10-30 mg of STERILE villi or other tissue (or 1cm x 1cm 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
1cm x 1cm 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.
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
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.
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.
Please call 1-866-450-4198 for pricing or with any billing questions.
Collection
Collect
10-30 mg of STERILE villi or other tissue (or 1cm x 1cm 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
1cm x 1cm 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.
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
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.
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.
