Chorionic Villus, FISH
Ordering Recommendation
Rapid detection of aneuploidy involving chromosomes X, Y, 13, 18, and 21. Assay offered in conjunction with chromosome study.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Thaw media prior to collection. Chorionic villus in a sterile, screw-top container filled with tissue culture transport medium (ARUP Supply #32788). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
DO NOT FREEZE. Do not place in formalin. Transport chorionic villus (CVS) specimen in a sterile, screw-top container filled with tissue culture transport medium.
Room temperature.
Frozen specimens. Specimens preserved in formalin.
This test must be ordered using Cytogenetic test request form #43097 or through your ARUP interface. Submit the Patient History for Cytogenetic (Chromosome) Studies with the electronic packing list (available at https://www.aruplab.com/genetics/forms.php).
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-3 days
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Counseling and informed consent are recommended for genetic testing. Consent forms are available online.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
This test must be ordered using a Cytogenetic test request form 43098 or through your ARUP interface. Please submit the Patient History for Prenatal Cytogenetics form with the electronic packing list (https://ltd.aruplab.com/Tests/Pdf/65).
Hotline History
CPT Codes
88271 x5; 88275 x5
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0040204 | Chorionic Villus, FISH | 55193-7 |
2002193 | EER Chorionic Villus, FISH | 11526-1 |
Aliases
- Common trisomy FISH panel
- CVS
- CVS FISH
- Insight
- prenatal FISH