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Prenatal Testing

Multimedia Tutorial

January 2011

We encourage you to learn more about how to correctly complete the Prenatal Requisition Form (2011). Please view the new multimedia tutorial. Receive clarification on filling out each section of the Prenatal Test Requisition Form (2011), including instructions on the new option for “Extract and Hold sample pending outside test results”.

Prenatal Specimen Collection Kits

Signature Genomics' Prenatal Specimen Collection Kits are available in three options
for your convenience:

• Kit Option 1 is available for online ordering through the Order A Kit page,
  or by contacting Client Services at 1-877-SigChip (744-2447).
• Kit Option 2 may be ordered by contacting Client Services at 1-877-SigChip (744-2447.
• Kit Option 3 may be ordered by speaking with your sales representative.

How to Submit a Prenatal Sample

1. Refer to Sample Requirements page.
2. Print the Prenatal Requisition Form.
3. Refer to these related checklists:
   Checklist: How to Send a Prenatal Sample for Microarray or
   Checklist: How to Send Direct CVS or Amniotic Fluid Samples for Microarray

Prenatal Requisition Form, Page 1 of 2: Case Information

4. Complete these required items on the requisition form: "Page 1: Case Information".
   1. Patient information.
   2. Pregnancy information. Fetal sex is required for accurate analysis.
   3. Indication for study. ICD-9 codes are required for insurance bill cases.
   4. Prenatal Sample Test requested
      • Signature Genomics offers two options for microarray analysis.
        • Signature PrenatalChip®OS
        • Signature PrenatalChip®TE
      • Signature Precision Panel™ | Prenatal
      • Signature FISH
      • Karyotype can be performed sequential to or concurrent with Signature PrenatalChip®TE or Signature PrenatalChip®OS, or Signature Precision Panel™ | Prenatal (Note: for all prenatal cases, karyotyping is recommended prior to or concurrent with microarray and Precision Panel testing, or following normal microarray test results).
      • Request or Decline Maternal Cell Contamination Studies: Signature Genomics recommends that MCC testing be performed in conjunction with each prenatal sample received. Requires 3-5cc maternal blood drawn in EDTA.
   5. Parents' samples
      
      The requisition form is created to allow you to send in one requisition form if you are sending a prenatal sample plus parental samples.
      • Fill in the prenatal patient’s information at the top of page 1 of the requisition form.
      • Tell us when to expect the sample(s).
      • Next, complete the mother’s and/or father’s information in the spaces at the bottom left. Please fill in the draw date for each sample. Note that Signature Genomics requires billing information and authorization for each case when we are billing insurance. When sending parental samples, please fill out billing information (page 2 of the requisition form) for each parent. This will require each parent’s signature.
   6. Referring physician and Referring institution
   7. Sample information

Prenatal Requisition Form, Page 2 of 2: Billing Information

5. Select a method of billing- see page 2 of the Requisition form (“Billing Information”).
   1. The billing information page is required for each case received.
   2. Patient information:
      • Check the appropriate box to indicate whether the billing form corresponds to a parental sample or to the prenatal sample.
      • If the billing form corresponds to the parental sample, write in the mother’s name (or the identifier under which the prenatal sample is sent). This allows Signature to link the cases together (for example, linking a pregnant patient to her male partner).
      • Fill in the patient’s date of birth and name for whom the billing information follows.
   3. Select one of three billing options:
      1. Self-pay
      2. Institutional billing
      3. Request for Signature Genomics to Directly Bill Patient's Insurance
         • Tell us who should be contacted with the results of the benefits investigation.
         • The patient must sign to allow Signature Genomics to contact the insurance company. There is a box to check if the patient would like Signature Genomics to hold processing of the case while the insurance company is being contacted. If this box remains unchecked, analysis will proceed.
         • Fill in the insurance information and include an enlarged copy of the insurance card, front and back.
         • The patient must sign to accept financial responsibility. Signature Genomics cannot proceed with testing of a sample on insurance bill cases without this signature.
         • 
           Our BIPA team is here to help! For any questions regarding insurance billing, please phone 1.877.506.1662.
   4. If the patient would like to determine if they qualify for additional discounts, they may fill out the requested information in the Patient Financial Assistance space. A signature is required. See the Financial Assistance Program page for additional information.

Shipping

6. Ship sample with completed forms overnight at ambient temperatures to:

   Signature Genomic Laboratories
   2820 North Astor Street
   Spokane, WA 99207

   Signature Genomics accepts sample shipments Monday through Saturday.
7. Email Signature Genomic Laboratories the Courier Tracking Number of the parcel.

Results will be faxed and mailed according to the details given on the Signature Prenatal Requisition Form. In the event of abnormal results, the referring clinician will also be contacted by telephone. For questions, please call 1.877.744.2447.