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Methodology
Acid ElutionPerforming Laboratory
Munson Medical Center LaboratoriesSpecimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Amniotic Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL of amniotic fluid
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of EDTA whole blood
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.
Note: 1. Indicate whole blood.
2. Label specimen appropriately (whole blood).
Reference Values
<1%If no fetal cells seen, report <0.01%.