10-25 mg (or 1 cm x 1 cm) of STERILE tumor tissue in STERILE saline or transport medium. -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.
Collection personnel MUST initial specimen container to confirm sample identity.
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.
Patient Preparation
The lab can provide tubes of transport medium - Call (513) 636-4474.
DO NOT USE FORMALIN, the tissue must be fresh and sterile in order to obtain cell growth.
Specimen Preparation
Label tubes with patient name and date of birth (DOB).
Storage/Transport Temperature
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).
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10-25 mg (or 1 cm x 1 cm) of STERILE tumor tissue in STERILE saline or transport medium. -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.
Collection personnel MUST initial specimen container to confirm sample identity.
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.
Patient Preparation
The lab can provide tubes of transport medium - Call (513) 636-4474.
DO NOT USE FORMALIN, the tissue must be fresh and sterile in order to obtain cell growth.
Specimen Preparation
Label tubes with patient name and date of birth (DOB).
Storage/Transport Temperature
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).
