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Integrated Screen

Important Note

Screening test for open neural tube defects, Down syndrome, and trisomy 18

 

Department

Integrated Genetics (Genzyme)

Specimen Type

Serum

Whole blood

Method

Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)

Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Red-top tube

Standard Volume

Serum:​  2 mL serum, in SST for both first and second trimester specimens.

Whole Blood: 7 mL in SST or 10 mL in red-top tube in both first and second trimester specimens

Minimum Volume

N/A

Pediatric Volume

N/A

Ship Temperature

Refrigerate Temperature

Stability Refrigerated

Refer to Integrated Genetics website.

Stability Room Temp

n/a

Stability Frozen

n/a

CPT Codes

84163