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 | Mercury, Blood |
| Preferred Specimen | 1 ML Whole Blood in a Royal Blue Trace Metal-Free Tube with Edta. Refrigerate. Diet, Medication, and Nutritional Supplements May Introduce Interfering Substances. Patients should be Encouraged to Avoid Shellfish and Seafood for 48-72 hours and Discontinue Nutritional Supplements, Vitamins, Minerals, and Non-Essential Over-The-Counter Medications (Upon the Advice of Their Physician) for 1 Week prior to Collection. Avoid Exposure to Contrast Media for 96 hours prior to Collection. |
| Container Type | EDTA (Royal Blue Top) Trace Metal-Free Tube |
| Volume | 0.4 ML Whole Blood |
| TransportTemperature | Refrigerated |
| SpecimenStability | 1 Week Room Temperature; 12 Days Refrigerated; Unacceptable Frozen |
| RejectionCriteria | Clotted Samples Frozen Samples Samples Collected In Heparin Trace Metal-Free Tube |
Test Directory
| Panel |
| Mercury, Blood |
| Preferred Specimen |
| 1 ML Whole Blood in a Royal Blue Trace Metal-Free Tube with Edta. Refrigerate. Diet, Medication, and Nutritional Supplements May Introduce Interfering Substances. Patients should be Encouraged to Avoid Shellfish and Seafood for 48-72 hours and Discontinue Nutritional Supplements, Vitamins, Minerals, and Non-Essential Over-The-Counter Medications (Upon the Advice of Their Physician) for 1 Week prior to Collection. Avoid Exposure to Contrast Media for 96 hours prior to Collection. |
| Container Type |
| EDTA (Royal Blue Top) Trace Metal-Free Tube |
| Volume |
| 0.4 ML Whole Blood |
| TransportTemperature |
| Refrigerated |
| SpecimenStability |
| 1 Week Room Temperature; 12 Days Refrigerated; Unacceptable Frozen |
| RejectionCriteria |
| Clotted Samples Frozen Samples Samples Collected In Heparin Trace Metal-Free Tube |
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.