Sample Collection
Instruction:Minimum 3ml of peripheral blood;
minimum 1 microgram of DNA (concentration of 50-100ng/microliters); 300-500mg
of CVS; Amniotic fluid of 15-20ml/T25 culture flask with 100% confluency
For Dried Blood Spots (FTA Cards) - Maximum 125 ?l of the sample to be
spotted per area of the card. Five full blood spots (circles) are required in
order to run the test
For Product of Conception (POC) - Fresh placental or fetal tissue(Min: 5
mg) submerged in stable transport media or sterile saline
-In case of autopsy- skin or tissue from internal organs (if fresh) or
placenta from fetal side.
-If no autopsy is performed: Placenta from fetal side is preferred (e.g.
villi)
-In case of Placenta, maternal cell contamination to be ruled out. Maternal
blood sample to be sent along for MCC testing Should NOT FREEZE. Should NOT be
placed in formalin
Transportation
Temperature: 20-25℃ CVS at 2-8℃ POC at 20-25℃/ Refrigerated