Test ID: AF
Chromosome Analysis, Amniotic Fluid
Secondary ID 
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
8426
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Prenatal diagnosis of chromosome abnormalities (trisomies, deletions, translocations, etc)
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 15 or more metaphases, and other techniques when required. Results are usually confirmed in 15 or more colonies from 3 or more primary cultures.
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Chromosomes, Amniotic Fluid
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Chromosome Analysis, Amniotic Fluid
Down Syndrome
Karyotype, Amniotic Fluid
Prenatal Chromosomes, Amniotic FLuid
Prenatal Diagnosis
Trisomy 21
Amniotic Fluid, Chromosome Analysis
Down Syndrome
Karyotype, Amniotic Fluid
Prenatal Chromosomes, Amniotic FLuid
Prenatal Diagnosis
Trisomy 21
Amniotic Fluid, Chromosome Analysis
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