MCC

Question 1

What is estimated MCC for amniotic fluid samples?

Answer 1

0.3-0.7%

Question 2

What is estimated MCC for CVS samples?

Answer 2

1-2.5%!

Question 3

Difference of MCC between direct (uncultured) & cultured A/F samples.

Answer 3

MCC occurs lower rate among A/F cultured than direct (uncultured) AF samples.
Because culture conditions favour growth of amniocytes & reduce or eliminate maternal blood cells.

Question 4

What % of Maternal contribution in uncultured AF by molecular techniques?

Answer 4

Molecular testing presence of maternal contribution in approx 10% of uncultured AF.