3 mL of Bone Marrow or Oncology Blood in a Dark Green top sodium (Na) heparin tube.
If a lesser volume of bone marrow or blood 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.
Acceptable Specimen Collect Alternatives
Bone Marrow/Oncology Blood in sterile culture medium.
Bone Marrow/Oncology Blood in a sterile syringe with NaHep (sodium heparin) added.
Shipping/Handling Instructions (Lab Use Only)
Room Temperature. Do NOT spin. 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 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 (513-636-4474). 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. Label tubes with patient name and date of birth (DOB).
Please call 1-866-450-4198 for pricing or with any billing questions.
Lab Use Only
ROOM TEMPERATURE/ CALL 6-4474 FOR PICK UP from Lab Processing
Collection
Collect
Blood or Bone Marrow in 4mL DkGr NaHep.
Minimum Collection Volume
3 mL of Bone Marrow or Oncology Blood in a Dark Green top sodium (Na) heparin tube.
If a lesser volume of bone marrow or blood 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.
Acceptable Specimen Collect Alternatives
Bone Marrow/Oncology Blood in sterile culture medium.
Bone Marrow/Oncology Blood in a sterile syringe with NaHep (sodium heparin) added.
Shipping/Handling Instructions (Lab Use Only)
Room Temperature. Do NOT spin. 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 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 (513-636-4474). 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. Label tubes with patient name and date of birth (DOB).
