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Maternal Cell Contamination (MCC)

Test Information

Title
Maternal Cell Contamination (MCC)
Lab
Category
Multipurpose
Test Name (CMS Title)
Maternal cell contamination
Gene/Platform/Region List

Chromosomes 13, 18, 21, X and Y

Test type
Other
Samples Accepted
Blood, DNA, FFPE, Tissue
Indications
Test Methodology
Electrophoresis, PCR
Disease/Condition

Maternal cell contamination (MCC)

Last Updated: December 09, 2025

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