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Test Code M21 / 451927-LC MaterniT21 PLUS Core

Important Note

** PLEASE NOTE: This test may require pre-authorization or have limited coverage.  Please check with your appropriate insurance carrier to determine any specific requirements.

 

 

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
SoftID                                                  M21                                                                   
EPIC LAB20406
Integrated Genetics 451927

Performing Laboratory

Integrated Genetics (LabCorp Specialty Testing Group)

Useful For

For pregnancies at increased risk of fetal abnormalities, the MaterniT21 PLUS test delivers a comprehensive NIPT for the analysis of chromosomal regions including trisomies 21, 18, and 13, fetal sex.

Method Name

Cell-free DNA is isolated from the sample and analyzed using massively parallel sequencing technology.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Preferred Container

Strek Black and Tan Top Tube – Only the Sequenom collection KIT can be used for collection.

Preferred Volume

Whole Blood: 10 mL (Strek Black and Tan Top Tube)

Minimum Volume

Whole Blood: 8 mL (Strek Black and Tan Top Tube)

Specimen Collection and Handling

This test requires a collection kit.  View additional information for collection here.

Room Temperature ONLY. Do NOT refrigerate or freeze. Keep out of direct sunlight.

Specimen Stability: 7 days

Add On Capable

Not Permitted

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer
81420 Fetal chrmoml aneuploidy

Fetal chrmoml aneuploidy

  

Rejection Information

Gestational age less than nine weeks, expired or incorrect blood tubes (including nonglass tubes), quantity not sufficient for analysis, received more than seven days from collection, excessive hemolysis, frozen specimens.