Chromosome Analysis (recurrent Miscarriage, Infertility, Family History)
Overview
Conventional chromosome analysis is used for the investigation of inviduals or couples experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss or infertility, or for known familial chromosome rearrangements.
Category
Cost
Private patients: $452 (Medicare rebate $305.15)
Non private patients: $305.15 (bulk billed to Medicare)
Non Medicare patients: $452
Reporting time
Routine analysis: 2-3 weeks
Urgent: 5-7 days
Contacts
Phone: 1300 11 8247
Email: [email protected]
Specimen Requirements
Lithium heparin blood (no gel): Adults/Children: 5 ml
Infants: 1-2 ml
Neonates: 0.5-1 ml
Notes
This test is recommended for infertility investigations including recurrrent miscarriage and neonates with possible Down syndrome (Trisomy 21). See molecular karyotyping (microarray analysis) for developmental delay/ autism/ congenital malformation referrals. A conventional chromosome analysis cannot be performed at the same time as a microarray analysis due to Medicare constraints. Contact Lab for details.