Chemistry Testing
Advanta Genetics offers chemistry and hematology testing with fast turn-around-times and local courier services. We provide rapid, accurate analysis of various metabolic and hematological parameters that are vital for treatment decisions.
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Test Directory
For any test not listed please call 903 805-9955 for collection instructions
Panel | Thrombin Time |
Preferred Specimen | 2 ML Platelet-Poor Citrate Plasma. 1. Fill a Light Blue Top Tube As Far As Vacuum Will Allow and Mix By Gentle Inversion Five to Six Times. the Exact Ratio of 1 Part Sodium Citrate to 9 Parts Blood Must be Maintained. Inadequate Filling of the Sample Tube Will Alter this Ratio and May Lead to Inaccurate Results. 2. Patients Who Have Hematocrit Values Above 55% should Have the Anticoagulant Adjusted to Maintain the 1 to 9 Ratio. for Further Instructions On the Collection of Platelet-Poor Plasma for Patients with Hematocrit Value of >55% Please Contact Advanta |
Container Type | Citrate (Light Blue Top) Tube |
Volume | 2 ML Plasma |
TransportTemperature | Critical Frozen (Cfz) |
SpecimenStability | 4 Hours Room Temperature; Unacceptable Refrigerated; 2 Weeks Frozen |
RejectionCriteria | Hemolysis Thawed Samples Clotted Samples Edta Plasma Serum |
Test Directory
Panel |
Thrombin Time |
Preferred Specimen |
2 ML Platelet-Poor Citrate Plasma. 1. Fill a Light Blue Top Tube As Far As Vacuum Will Allow and Mix By Gentle Inversion Five to Six Times. the Exact Ratio of 1 Part Sodium Citrate to 9 Parts Blood Must be Maintained. Inadequate Filling of the Sample Tube Will Alter this Ratio and May Lead to Inaccurate Results. 2. Patients Who Have Hematocrit Values Above 55% should Have the Anticoagulant Adjusted to Maintain the 1 to 9 Ratio. for Further Instructions On the Collection of Platelet-Poor Plasma for Patients with Hematocrit Value of >55% Please Contact Advanta |
Container Type |
Citrate (Light Blue Top) Tube |
Volume |
2 ML Plasma |
TransportTemperature |
Critical Frozen (Cfz) |
SpecimenStability |
4 Hours Room Temperature; Unacceptable Refrigerated; 2 Weeks Frozen |
RejectionCriteria |
Hemolysis Thawed Samples Clotted Samples Edta Plasma Serum |
For any test not listed please call 903 805-9955
for collection instructions
Ordering Options
- Chemistry Panel
Turnaround Time
≤ 24 hours *Cost
Please call for detailsResources
* Turnaround time starts when sample is received at the laboratory.