Creatine Urine (GREENWOOD GENETICS)

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LAB7733: Creatine, Urine (NOT Creatinine)

GREENWOOD GENETICS LAB: URINE CUP (Frozen) Min Vol: 5

Multiple sample types accepted, including chorionic villus sampling (CVS), amniotic fluid, and blood. Adult: 3-5 mL blood in green top tube (sodium heparin) and kept at ambient temperature *Pediatric minimum: 2-3 mL blood in green top tube (sodium heparin) and kept at ambient temperature*

SPECIMEN 2 ML BLOOD IN NA HEP GREEN TUBE ROOM TEMP Specimen Requirements: FISH can be performed on any tissue that can be cultured guidelines specific for each tissue type. Studies requested should be indicated at the time of sample submission. Transport: Will vary depending on sample type (see below) Blood: Specimen should be kept at room temperature; do not freeze or refrigerate. Specimen should be sent by courier or overnight mail to arrive at the laboratory within 24 hours. Amniotic Fluid and CVS: Specimen should be kept at room temperature; do not freeze or refrigerate. Specimen should be sent by courier or overnight mail to arrive at the laboratory within 24 hours. Solid Tissue(such as skin biopsy, products of conception, or abortus tissue): Specimen should be kept at room temperature if it will be transported immediately. If specimen is not being immediately transported to the laboratory, it may be refrigerated; do not freeze. Specimen should be sent by courier or overnight mail to arrive at the laboratory within 24 hours. Turnaround time 28 days for specific FISH probes for peripheral bloods, tissues, amniotic fluid, and CVS; 24-48 hours for AneuVysion (Trisomy Screen). The weekend may extend this turnaround time up to 4 days.