Test ID: CVS
Chromosome Analysis, Chorionic Villus Sampling
Secondary ID 
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
80257
NY State Approved Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Prenatal diagnosis of chromosome abnormalities (trisomies, deletions, translocations, etc) at about 9 to 12 weeks of gestation
Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Includes 2 banded karyograms, analysis of 20 or more metaphases, and other techniques when required.
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Chromosomes, Chorionic Villus Samp
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Chorionic Villi
Chorionic Villus Sampling, Chromosomes
CVS
Down Syndrome
Karyotype, Chorionic Villus Sampling
Trisomy 21
Chorionic Villus Sampling, Chromosomes
CVS
Down Syndrome
Karyotype, Chorionic Villus Sampling
Trisomy 21
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