Blood: At least 3 mL whole blood in EDTA (lavender top) is required.
Saliva: Please call 513-636-4474 to obtain free saliva kits, if needed.
Other: Please call 513-636-4474 to get more information before sending any other type of specimen.
Collection personnel MUST initial specimen container to confirm sample identity.
Clinical information is required for all patient testing.
Minimum Collection Volume
3 mL whole blood in lavender top (EDTA) OR completed saliva kit.
If a lesser volume of blood or saliva 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
The laboratory can obtain results for this test using different specimen types. For best results, send one of the specimen type(s) listed above. If only an alternate specimen typeis available, please call the laboratory at (513) 636-4474 for more information on how to obtain and/or handle any alternate specimen types.
Patient Preparation
Please order test using the attached Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) requisition.
Specimen Preparation
Do not centrifuge (spin) tube
Storage/Transport Temperature
Store at room temperature / Use overnight shipping (protect from temperature extremes, no ice)
Please call 1-866-450-4198 for pricing or with any billing questions.
Collection
Collect
Blood: At least 3 mL whole blood in EDTA (lavender top) is required.
Saliva: Please call 513-636-4474 to obtain free saliva kits, if needed.
Other: Please call 513-636-4474 to get more information before sending any other type of specimen.
Collection personnel MUST initial specimen container to confirm sample identity.
Clinical information is required for all patient testing.
Minimum Collection Volume
3 mL whole blood in lavender top (EDTA) OR completed saliva kit.
If a lesser volume of blood or saliva 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
The laboratory can obtain results for this test using different specimen types. For best results, send one of the specimen type(s) listed above. If only an alternate specimen typeis available, please call the laboratory at (513) 636-4474 for more information on how to obtain and/or handle any alternate specimen types.
Patient Preparation
Please order test using the attached Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) requisition.
Specimen Preparation
Do not centrifuge (spin) tube
Storage/Transport Temperature
Store at room temperature / Use overnight shipping (protect from temperature extremes, no ice)
