Products of Conception Specimen Requirements
Products of conception (POC) collection and shipping instructions
Kits
Prenatal kits are available by contacting our Clinical Coordination team directly at 617-209-2090.
Sample
POC samples should be placed in a cup, covered completely with phosphate buffered saline (PBS) and sealed with parafilm. Only fresh tissue is accepted.
Labeling
Cups 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
POC samples should be shipped immediately after being collected, with a cold pack. If immediate shipping is not possible, POC samples may be refrigerated. POC 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.
