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Laboratory Medicine

Laboratory Test Catalogue

First Trimester Screen (Enhanced First Trimester Screen, eFTS)

Test Name

First Trimester Screen (Enhanced First Trimester Screen, eFTS)

Gold Tube Specimen Type / Requirements

Container Type = Gold (SST)

Minimum Testing Volume = 1ml Serum

Tube must fill to at least ½ or greater of its vacuum capacity

Specimen Handling

Collection Instructions: Collect sample in Gold-Top Serum (SST). 1 of 4 indications Must be checked (See requisition).

Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label.

Stability: Stable at room temperature for 8 hours, refrigerated for 6 days and frozen at -20°C for at least 6 months.

Transportation: Transport at room temperature ASAP.

Laboratory Staff Instructions: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection.

Sample Rejection Criteria: Grossly hemolyzed samples, Unlabeled or Not Sufficient Quantity samples will be rejected.

Required Documentation

Turnaround Time (TAT)

6 Days

Test Utilization

Once per Pregnancy

Reference Value

See Interpretative Report

Test Code

FTS

Method

Trisomy 21 and 18 Risks. NT Ultrasound, Bloodwork done between 11+3-13+3 GA

Testing Location

Referred Out – ON, Canada (ROMSN04)

Other Information