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Performance Characteristics

Availability

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  • Entire test performed in-house
  • If applicable, Maternal Cell Contamination testing is performed by an outside CLIA-approved university laboratory.

Analytical Validity

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Sensitivity and Specificity >99%

Citations

Not provided

Proficiency Testing (PT)

Is proficiency testing performed for this test? Help
Yes
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Intra-Laboratory
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PT Description
Internal proficiency testing is conducted biannually in compliance with all CAP regulations. Inter-laboratory proficiency testing is performed for some tests.

FDA Regulatory Clearances of the Test

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FDA Category Designation
Not Applicable

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