Amniotic Fluid – Culture and Assay
The sample requirements and fees are as follows:
| Test | Code | Sample requirements | Turnaround time | Price |
| Trisomy analysis by PCR | APCR |
5mls amniotic fluid (not spun or frozen) with relevant clinical information to exclude major trisomies | 2 days |
£135.00 |
| Chromosome analysis by culture and PCR | APCC | 10-15mls amniotic fluid (not spun or frozen) with relevant clinical information | 2 days – 14 days | £240.00 |
It is not essential to use The Doctors Laboratory sample kit for Amnio-PCR. The appropriate quantity of amniotic fluid can be placed in a universal container and sent directly to our genetics division:
TDL Genetics
60 Whitfield Street
London
W1T 4EU
To order sample kits please complete the order form.