- Test Name
- Rapid Anueploidy Dectection
- Aliases
- RAD
- Provincial Mnemonic
- LOINC Test Code
- Description and Primary Use
- Prenatal (amniotic fluid) and postnatal (tissues/products of conception) rapid aneuploidy detection
- Reorder interval
- Once only
- TAT
- 3 days (prenatal, newborns)
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 3 - Special Authorization Required (See Required Consultation)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Restricted to Medical Geneticists, pediatricians, pediatric pathologists and reflexed in-house from failed cytogenetic tissues
- Required Consultations
- Algorithms and Guidelines
Not Applicable
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Amniotic Fluid, EDTA, 4-8 mL peripheral blood, refrigerated NOT frozen
- Criteria for Rejection
- Laboratory Service Area
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 (HSC only)
- Last Updated
- 28-May-19