Genetics, Fibroblast Biopsy

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If cells from the submitted specimen do not attach and proliferate in culture, the test may be changed to a: Tissue Culture Only or No Growth in Culture; or if results are not possible, the test order may be canceled and replaced by a Cytogenetics Communication.

2x3^mm fresh tissue submitted in culture transport medium

2x3^mm fresh biopsy specimen submitted in a sterile container with Hanks' or Ringers' solution

Please provide clinical history and any other laboratory-specific information required by the testing laboratory.

Specimen requirements: Tissue sample 2x3^mm. Sterile container in Hanks', or Ringer's solution or culture medium with antibiotics, Refrigerate (do not freeze) specimen until pickup. Ship refrigerated.

Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing laboratory for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject.

This test is ordered for a tissue biopsy from which primary monolayer cultures are required for further testing. These primary cultures are expanded and monolayer cultures are sent to a designated laboratory for testing.

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Room temperature: See Instructions
Refrigerated: See Instructions
Frozen: See Instructions

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 35 days

See Laboratory Report