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(TM) 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).
Counseling and informed consent are recommended for genetic testing. Consent forms are linked above.
New York Clients: informed consent is required with submission.
Clinical indication or reason for testing and specimen type required with test order. Sample will still be processed if this information is not initially provided but reporting may be compromised or delayed.
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
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).
If chromosome analysis is not performed at ARUP on the same sample, Amniotic Fluid Culture Processing Fee (0093269) will be added to account for sample processing, and additional charge will apply.
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
















