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Test Code M21NG / 451951-LC MaterniT21 PLUS Core NO Gender

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.

Gestational age must be greater than nine weeks for MaterniT21 testing

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
Label Text                                                     M21NG
EPIC LAB9494                                                  
Referral lab, if applicable 451951

Performing Laboratory

Integrated Genetics (LabCorp Specialty Testing Group)

Useful For

The MaterniT21 PLUS test is a comprehensive NIPT for the analysis of chromosomal regions including trisomies 21, 18, and 13, for pregnancies at increased risk of fetal abnormalitites.

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  

 

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 collections; excessive hemolysis; frozen specimens