3 mL of whole peripheral blood in a Dark Green Sodium Heparin tube (Na Hep). -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.
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), Na Heparin (Dark Blue top) and Na Heparin (Tan top) tubes are acceptable. Lithium Heparin is also acceptable (which also comes in a green top tube) but may cause culture failure/poor growth. EDTA (lavender top) is also acceptable.
Specimen Preparation
Label tubes with patient name and date of birth (DOB).
Storage/Transport Temperature
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).
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.
Lab Use Only
DO NOT USE LITHIUM HEPARIN TUBES (WHICH CAN ALSO BE GREEN TOP)
Collection
Collect
3 mL of whole peripheral blood in a Dark Green Sodium Heparin tube (Na Hep). -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.
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), Na Heparin (Dark Blue top) and Na Heparin (Tan top) tubes are acceptable. Lithium Heparin is also acceptable (which also comes in a green top tube) but may cause culture failure/poor growth. EDTA (lavender top) is also acceptable.
Specimen Preparation
Label tubes with patient name and date of birth (DOB).
Storage/Transport Temperature
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).
