10-30 mg of STERILE villi or other tissue (or 1 cm x 1 cm or 2 mm punch biopsy), place in STERILE transport medium in STERILE leak-proof tubes.
Collection personnel MUST initial specimen container to confirm sample identity.
Minimum Collection Volume
25 mg of chorionic villi or other tissue in sterile culture medium is needed for 14 day turn around time (TAT).
or
1 cm x 1 cm or 2 mm punch biopsy in sterile culture medium.
If a lesser volume of chorionic villi or tissue is sent, the laboratory will attempt to perform the test requested. The laboratory cannot assure either a result and/or the ability to perform repeat testing and/or additional testing if the minimum volumes are not met.
Patient Preparation
For products of conception (POC) the preferred tissue is chorionic villi. If fetal tissue is sent, please ALSO send chorionic villi, if available.
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).
If this is for SEND OUT to another laboratory for further testing, please fill out the appropriate paperwork from that reference laboratory and include with sample. Include insurance information.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Store at room temperature (if storing overnight, please REFRIGERATE) / 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).
Please call 1-866-450-4198 for pricing or with any billing questions.
Lab Use Only
List diagnosis / If for test send out, fill out paperwork and insurance information
Collection
Collect
10-30 mg of STERILE villi or other tissue (or 1 cm x 1 cm or 2 mm punch biopsy), place in STERILE transport medium in STERILE leak-proof tubes.
Collection personnel MUST initial specimen container to confirm sample identity.
Minimum Collection Volume
25 mg of chorionic villi or other tissue in sterile culture medium is needed for 14 day turn around time (TAT).
or
1 cm x 1 cm or 2 mm punch biopsy in sterile culture medium.
If a lesser volume of chorionic villi or tissue is sent, the laboratory will attempt to perform the test requested. The laboratory cannot assure either a result and/or the ability to perform repeat testing and/or additional testing if the minimum volumes are not met.
Patient Preparation
For products of conception (POC) the preferred tissue is chorionic villi. If fetal tissue is sent, please ALSO send chorionic villi, if available.
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).
If this is for SEND OUT to another laboratory for further testing, please fill out the appropriate paperwork from that reference laboratory and include with sample. Include insurance information.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Store at room temperature (if storing overnight, please REFRIGERATE) / 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).
