Test ID: AFC
Amniotic Fluid Culture for Genetic Testing
Secondary ID 
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
80334
NY State Approved Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
N/A
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Producing amniocyte cultures that can be used for genetic analysis
Once confluent flasks are established, the amniocyte cultures are sent to other laboratories, either within Mayo Clinic or to external sites, based on the specific testing requested.
Genetics Test Information Provides information that may help with selection of the correct test or proper submission of the test request
Aminocyte culture for prenatal genetic testing. The additional test(s) desired must be indicated on the request form that accompanies the specimen.
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
Cell Culture
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Amniotic Fluid Culture/Genetic Test
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Amniotic Fluid Culture for Genetic Testing
Cell culture, Amniotic fluid
Culture for Genetic Testing, Amniotic Fluid
Genetic Testing Culture, Amniotic Fluid
Saving cells for possible genetic testing
Cell culture, Amniotic fluid
Culture for Genetic Testing, Amniotic Fluid
Genetic Testing Culture, Amniotic Fluid
Saving cells for possible genetic testing
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