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 125ml 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 1.
In case of autopsy- skin or tissue from internal organs (if fresh) or placenta
from fetal side. 2.If no autopsy is performed: Placenta from fetal side is
preferred (e.g. villi) 3.n 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
