Amniotic Fluid Specimen Requirements
Amniotic fluid collection and shipping instructions
Kits
Prenatal kits are available by contacting our Clinical Coordination team directly at 617-209-2090.
Volume
20ml of amniotic fluid is requested in three 15ml conical tubes sealed with parafilm.
Labeling
Tubes must be labeled with the individual’s name and date of birth, which must match the name and date of birth on the test order. Unlabeled or mislabeled samples will not be accepted.
Storage
Amniotic fluid samples should be shipped immediately after being collected, with a cold pack. Amniotic fluid samples should never be frozen.
Shipping
Every prenatal kit includes a pre-paid FedEx return label to Variantyx. For any questions about returning a sample, please contact our Clinical Coordination team directly at 617-209-2090.
