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NON-INVASIVE PRENATAL TESTING ILLUMINA

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB5179    Geisinger Epic ID:  195993
Test Restriction:  Order limited to Genetics and MFM

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

whole blood


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

10ml whole blood in cell-free Streck tube


Special notes: 

collect 2 full 10mL tubes.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Do not centrifuge.  Send to GMC Referred Tests


Transport temperature: 

Room temp


Specimen stability: 

7 days room temperature



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  81420 or 81420 and 81422 if microdeletions are added
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Synonyms: 

NIPT


Doctoral Director(s): 
Randin Nelson MD
Review Date:  08/26/2025

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