Specimen Volume: Full tube
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.
Note: Order must be received before 2:30 p.m.
Patient specimen is examined microscopically and is compared with cord blood (positive control), adult male blood (negative control), and a mixture of the 2. Pathologist examines slide and determines presence or absence of fetal cells in patient.
Please call 989-839-3460 as soon as possible to notify laboratory that test has been ordered. That will allow personnel to assemble necessary specimens and materials to perform test.