Blood or Bone Marrow (5mL) in 2-4mL DkGr NaHep. Or Fresh Skin Biopsy (STERILE) in 4oz. Ster Cont.
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).
-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)
Shipping/Handling Instructions (Lab Use Only)
Room Temperature. Do NOT spin. Burnet: Call GENETICS (6-4474) immediately upon arrival.
External Client Shipping and Handling
The lab can provide tubes of transport medium - Call (513) 636-4474.
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).
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Sample MUST be received by the lab within 4 days or it will be considered unacceptable. Call the Genetics Lab at 513-636-4474 for pick up or concerns about the specimen.
Notes
DO NOT USE FORMALIN for tissue specimens, the tissue must be fresh and sterile in order to obtain cell growth.
Collection personnel MUST initial specimen container to confirm sample identity. Label tubes with patient name and date of birth (DOB).
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
Blood or Bone Marrow (5mL) in 2-4mL DkGr NaHep. Or Fresh Skin Biopsy (STERILE) in 4oz. Ster Cont.
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).
-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)
Shipping/Handling Instructions (Lab Use Only)
Room Temperature. Do NOT spin. Burnet: Call GENETICS (6-4474) immediately upon arrival.
External Client Shipping and Handling
The lab can provide tubes of transport medium - Call (513) 636-4474.
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).
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Sample MUST be received by the lab within 4 days or it will be considered unacceptable. Call the Genetics Lab at 513-636-4474 for pick up or concerns about the specimen.
Notes
DO NOT USE FORMALIN for tissue specimens, the tissue must be fresh and sterile in order to obtain cell growth.
Collection personnel MUST initial specimen container to confirm sample identity. Label tubes with patient name and date of birth (DOB).
