5 mL WHOLE PERIPHERAL BLOOD or BONE MARROW in a Dark Green Sodium Heparin tube (Na Hep).
-OR-
Skin biopsy - Cleaned, sterile tissue biopsy, 3-4 mm (shaved of hair follicles) in a tube of transport medium comprised of Base medium (RPMI,DMEM) buffered with Sodium Bicarbonate + 0.04 mg/mL Gentamycin.
-OR-
Cultured monolayer fibroblasts T-25 flasks (x2)
Collection personnel MUST initial specimen container to confirm sample identity.
Minimum Collection Volume
3 mL of whole peripheral blood or bone marrow in a Dark Green Sodium Heparin tube (Na Hep).
or
2 mm punch skin biopsy.
If a lesser volume of 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
Lithium Heparin is also acceptable (which also comes in a green top tube) but may cause culture failure/poor growth.
Patient Preparation
The lab can provide tubes of transport medium - Call (513) 636-4474.
DO NOT USE FORMALIN for tissue specimens, the tissue must be fresh and sterile in order to obtain cell growth.
Sample MUST be received by the lab within 4 days or it will be considered unacceptable.
Specimen Preparation
Label tubes with patient name and date of birth (DOB).
Storage/Transport Temperature
Store at room temperature.
Sample MUST be received as soon as possible after draw, use fastest shipping available (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).
88230 (if Blood) or 88233 (if Tissue), 88248, 88249(x2)
Please call 1-866-450-4198 for pricing or with any billing questions.
Collection
Collect
5 mL WHOLE PERIPHERAL BLOOD or BONE MARROW in a Dark Green Sodium Heparin tube (Na Hep).
-OR-
Skin biopsy - Cleaned, sterile tissue biopsy, 3-4 mm (shaved of hair follicles) in a tube of transport medium comprised of Base medium (RPMI,DMEM) buffered with Sodium Bicarbonate + 0.04 mg/mL Gentamycin.
-OR-
Cultured monolayer fibroblasts T-25 flasks (x2)
Collection personnel MUST initial specimen container to confirm sample identity.
Minimum Collection Volume
3 mL of whole peripheral blood or bone marrow in a Dark Green Sodium Heparin tube (Na Hep).
or
2 mm punch skin biopsy.
If a lesser volume of 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
Lithium Heparin is also acceptable (which also comes in a green top tube) but may cause culture failure/poor growth.
Patient Preparation
The lab can provide tubes of transport medium - Call (513) 636-4474.
DO NOT USE FORMALIN for tissue specimens, the tissue must be fresh and sterile in order to obtain cell growth.
Sample MUST be received by the lab within 4 days or it will be considered unacceptable.
Specimen Preparation
Label tubes with patient name and date of birth (DOB).
Storage/Transport Temperature
Store at room temperature.
Sample MUST be received as soon as possible after draw, use fastest shipping available (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).
