Childlab Test Directory - Tissue culture for biochemical studies

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Fibroblast Culture, Biochemical Studies

NAME	METHOD	DEPARTMENT	UNITS
Components
Tissue culture for biochemical studies	Various assays	Cytogenetics

CONTAINER TYPE		CONTAINER SIZE
Specimen Requirements
Skin biopsy
Ringer's lactate solution in sterile container	Preferred	N/A
Tissue culture transport media	Alternate	N/A
Sterile container with saline	Alternate	N/A
STABILITY
Room temperature - 24 hour(s)
SPECIAL PREPARATION
InPatient/Outpatient: Do not add fixative Do not freeze Do not refrigerate Keep at room temperature

Reasons for Rejection

Fixed specimen
Frozen specimen

Comments

Please collect specimen in Ringer's lactate (no additive) or in sterile transport media. Physician must specify biochemical or other testing requested. If the specimen needs to be sent-out to another lab/institution for testing, please call lab to discuss shipping arrangments and requirements. Completed Cytogenetics/Molecular Genetics requisition required.

Fibroblast Culture, Biochemical Studies