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.
Test Directory
For any test not listed please call 903 805-9955 for collection instructions
| Panel | Hsv 1 and 2 by PCR |
| Preferred Specimen | Vaginal Swab Collected in Aptima Vaginal Swab Transport Tube (Orange Aptima Tube). 1. Partially Peel Open the Swab Package. Remove the Swab. Do Not Touch the Soft Tip or Lay the Swab Down. If the Soft Tip is Touched, the Swab is Laid Down, or the Swab is Dropped, Use a New Aptima Vaginal Swab Collection Kit. 2. Hold the Swab, Placing Your Thumb and Forefinger in the Middle of the Swab Shaft Covering the Score Line. Do Not Hold the Swab Shaft Below the Score Line. 3. Carefully Insert the Swab Into the Vagina About 2 Inches (5 Cm) Past the Introitus and Gently Rotate the Swab for 10 to 30 Seconds. Make Sure That the Swab Touches the Walls of the Vagina So That Moisture is Absorbed By the Swab and Then Withdraw the Swab Without Touching the Skin. 4. While Holding the Swab in the Same Hand, Unscrew the Cap from the Tube. Do Not Spill the Contents of the Tube. If the Contents of the Tube are Spilled, Use a New Aptima Vaginal Specimen Collection Kit. 5. Immediately Place the Swab Into the Transport Tube So That the Score Line is at the Top of the Tube. 6. Carefully Break the Swab Shaft at the Score Line Against the Side of the Tube. 7. Immediately Discard the Top Portion of the Swab Shaft. 8. Tightly Screw the Cap Onto the Tube. Submit the Sample to the Laboratory at Room Temperature or Refrigerated. |
| Container Type | Aptima Vaginal Swab Transport Tube (Orange Aptima Tube) |
| Volume | Single Swab |
| TransportTemperature | Room Temperature Or Refrigerated |
| SpecimenStability | Aptima, Thinprep Or Surepath: 2 Weeks Room Temperature; 2 Weeks Refrigerated; Unacceptable Frozen Viral Transport Or Universal Transport Media: 3 Days Room Temperature; 2 Weeks Refrigerated; 1 Month Frozen |
| RejectionCriteria | Samples Received With 2 Swabs In The Transport Tube Samples Received In Aptima Media Other Than Vaginal Swab Collection Kit (Orange Aptima Container) Frozen Aptima Swabs Frozen Thinprep Solution Frozen Surepath Solution Csf Tissue Calcium Alginate Swabs Swabs With Wooden Shafts Swabs In Gel-Containing Transport Media |
Test Directory
| Panel |
| Hsv 1 and 2 by PCR |
| Preferred Specimen |
| Vaginal Swab Collected in Aptima Vaginal Swab Transport Tube (Orange Aptima Tube). 1. Partially Peel Open the Swab Package. Remove the Swab. Do Not Touch the Soft Tip or Lay the Swab Down. If the Soft Tip is Touched, the Swab is Laid Down, or the Swab is Dropped, Use a New Aptima Vaginal Swab Collection Kit. 2. Hold the Swab, Placing Your Thumb and Forefinger in the Middle of the Swab Shaft Covering the Score Line. Do Not Hold the Swab Shaft Below the Score Line. 3. Carefully Insert the Swab Into the Vagina About 2 Inches (5 Cm) Past the Introitus and Gently Rotate the Swab for 10 to 30 Seconds. Make Sure That the Swab Touches the Walls of the Vagina So That Moisture is Absorbed By the Swab and Then Withdraw the Swab Without Touching the Skin. 4. While Holding the Swab in the Same Hand, Unscrew the Cap from the Tube. Do Not Spill the Contents of the Tube. If the Contents of the Tube are Spilled, Use a New Aptima Vaginal Specimen Collection Kit. 5. Immediately Place the Swab Into the Transport Tube So That the Score Line is at the Top of the Tube. 6. Carefully Break the Swab Shaft at the Score Line Against the Side of the Tube. 7. Immediately Discard the Top Portion of the Swab Shaft. 8. Tightly Screw the Cap Onto the Tube. Submit the Sample to the Laboratory at Room Temperature or Refrigerated. |
| Container Type |
| Aptima Vaginal Swab Transport Tube (Orange Aptima Tube) |
| Volume |
| Single Swab |
| TransportTemperature |
| Room Temperature Or Refrigerated |
| SpecimenStability |
| Aptima, Thinprep Or Surepath: 2 Weeks Room Temperature; 2 Weeks Refrigerated; Unacceptable Frozen Viral Transport Or Universal Transport Media: 3 Days Room Temperature; 2 Weeks Refrigerated; 1 Month Frozen |
| RejectionCriteria |
| Samples Received With 2 Swabs In The Transport Tube Samples Received In Aptima Media Other Than Vaginal Swab Collection Kit (Orange Aptima Container) Frozen Aptima Swabs Frozen Thinprep Solution Frozen Surepath Solution Csf Tissue Calcium Alginate Swabs Swabs With Wooden Shafts Swabs In Gel-Containing Transport Media |
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.