1 mL (adult) or 0.5 mL (infant) of whole peripheral blood in a Dark Green Sodium Heparin tube (Na Hep).
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
ACD (yellow top) and Li Heparin (Lt Green top) tubes are acceptable. EDTA (lavender top) is also acceptable.
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. 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).
DEVELOMENT DELAY - FAILURE TO THRIVE (FTT) - DYSMORPHIC FEATURES - MR - HISTORY OF RECURRENT MISCARRIAGE
CPT Codes
88230(x2), 88262
Please call 1-866-450-4198 for pricing or with any billing questions.
Collection
Collect
Blood in 4mL DkGr NaHep.
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL (adult) or 0.5 mL (infant) of whole peripheral blood in a Dark Green Sodium Heparin tube (Na Hep).
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
ACD (yellow top) and Li Heparin (Lt Green top) tubes are acceptable. EDTA (lavender top) is also acceptable.
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. 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).
