10-25 mg (or 1 cm x 1 cm) of tumor tissue is needed for adequate cell culture.
If a lesser volume of tissue is sent, the laboratory will attempt to perform the test requested. The laboratory cannot assure either a result and/or the quality or speed of the cell culture if the minimum requirement is not met.
Shipping/Handling Instructions (Lab Use Only)
Room Temperature. Burnet: Call GENETICS (6-4474) immediately upon arrival.
External Client Shipping and Handling
Store at room temperature / Use overnight shipping (protect from temperature extremes, no ice) or call the lab for local courier service (contact laboratory prior to drawing specimen to ensure courier area coverage). Do NOT spin tubes.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
SEND TO GENETICS to determine viability of specimen; Call the Genetics Lab at 513-636-4474 for pick up or for any questions or concerns about the specimen.
Notes
SPECIFY WHAT TYPE OF TUMOR The preferred choice for specimen collection is listed above, however, if that tube type/container is not available please call the lab for advice on alternative specimen collection choices. If the specimen is already collected in a different tube type, send the sample to the lab and we will make every effort to process and result the test.
DO NOT USE FORMALIN, the tissue must be fresh and sterile in order to obtain cell growth.
Collection personnel MUST initial specimen container to confirm sample identity.
Label tubes with patient name and date of birth (DOB).
Please call 1-866-450-4198 for pricing or with any billing questions.
Collection
Collect
Fresh Tumor (STERILE 10-25 mg) in 4oz. Ster Cont.
Minimum Collection Volume
10-25 mg (or 1 cm x 1 cm) of tumor tissue is needed for adequate cell culture.
If a lesser volume of tissue is sent, the laboratory will attempt to perform the test requested. The laboratory cannot assure either a result and/or the quality or speed of the cell culture if the minimum requirement is not met.
Shipping/Handling Instructions (Lab Use Only)
Room Temperature. Burnet: Call GENETICS (6-4474) immediately upon arrival.
External Client Shipping and Handling
Store at room temperature / Use overnight shipping (protect from temperature extremes, no ice) or call the lab for local courier service (contact laboratory prior to drawing specimen to ensure courier area coverage). Do NOT spin tubes.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
SEND TO GENETICS to determine viability of specimen; Call the Genetics Lab at 513-636-4474 for pick up or for any questions or concerns about the specimen.
Notes
SPECIFY WHAT TYPE OF TUMOR The preferred choice for specimen collection is listed above, however, if that tube type/container is not available please call the lab for advice on alternative specimen collection choices. If the specimen is already collected in a different tube type, send the sample to the lab and we will make every effort to process and result the test.
DO NOT USE FORMALIN, the tissue must be fresh and sterile in order to obtain cell growth.
Collection personnel MUST initial specimen container to confirm sample identity.
Label tubes with patient name and date of birth (DOB).
