Test ID: CMAMT    
Chromosomal Microarray, Autopsy/Products of Conception/Stillbirth, Tissue

Hematoxylin and eosin stain review of the paraffin-embedded sample is performed to identify the area of fetal tissue prior to DNA extraction and microarray analysis. If additional FISH testing is requested, it will be performed at an additional charge.

A maternal blood sample is requested when ordering this test, see PPAP / Parental Sample Prep for Prenatal Microarray Testing. The PPAP test must be ordered under a different order number than the prenatal specimen

Maternal cell contamination (MCC) testing will be performed at no additional charge on the maternal blood and fetal tissue to rule out the presence of maternal cells in the product of conception sample. Testing will not be rejected if maternal blood is not received; however, the possibility of maternal cell contamination cannot be excluded.

A paternal blood sample is desired but not required, see PPAP / Parental Sample Prep for Prenatal Microarray Testing.

If a fresh specimen is submitted, the test will be cancelled and CMAPC / Chromosomal Microarray, Autopsy, Products of Conception, or Stillborn will be added and performed as the appropriate test.

See Frequently Asked Questions: Cytogenetic Testing of Products of Conception by Chromosomal Microarray Analysis in Special Instructions.

If a specimen in fixative is submitted, ANPAT / Anatomic Pathology Consultation, Wet Tissue will be added by the laboratory, at an additional charge, to facilitate the performance of this test.

A maternal blood sample is requested when ordering this test (see PPAP / Parental Sample Prep for Prenatal Microarray Testing). Testing will not be rejected if maternal blood is not received; however, the possibility of maternal cell contamination cannot be excluded. The PPAP test must be ordered under a different order number than the prenatal specimen.

A paternal blood sample is desired but not required (see PPAP / Parental Sample Prep for Prenatal Microarray Testing).

A reason for referral and pathology report are required in order for testing to be performed. Send information with specimen. Acceptable pathology reports include working drafts, preliminary pathology or surgical pathology reports.

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Specimen Type: Tissue

Container/Tube: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded block containing fetal or placental (including chorionic villi) tissue.

Additional Information: A pathology report and reason for referral must be submitted with each specimen. The laboratory will not reject testing if this information is not provided, but appropriate testing and interpretation may be compromised or delayed.

Specimen Type: Slides

Specimen Volume: 6 consecutive, unstained, 5-micron-thick sections placed on positively charged slides and 1 hematoxylin and eosin-stained slide.

• Informed Consent for Genetic Testing
• Chromosomal Microarray Prenatal Patient Information
• Frequently Asked Questions: Cytogenetic Testing of Products of Conception by Chromosomal Microarray Analysis
• Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (Spanish)

1. New York Clients-Informed consent is required. Document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file. The following documents are available in Special Instructions:

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (T576)

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing-Spanish (T826)

2. Chromosomal Microarray Prenatal Patient Information (T716) in Special Instructions.