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 | Nickel, Serum |
| Preferred Specimen | 2 ML Serum from a Royal Blue Trace Metal-Free Tube with No Additive. Centrifuge Sample and Separate Serum from Cells Within 2 hours of Collection. Transfer 2 ML Serum to a Plastic Transport Tube. Clearly Label Tube As Serum from a Royal Blue Top Tube. Room Temperature. Diet, Medication, and Nutritional Supplements May Introduce Interfering Substances. patient should be Encouraged to Discontinue Nutritional Supplements, Vitamins, Minerals, and Non-Essential Over-The-Counter Medications Upon the Advice of Their Physician. |
| Container Type | Trace Metal-Free (Royal Blue Top) Tube With No Additive |
| Volume | 0.5 ML Serum |
| TransportTemperature | Room Temperature |
| SpecimenStability | If Sample Is Collected And Stored In The Appropriate Container, Trace Element Values Do Not Change With Time |
| RejectionCriteria | Samples Collected In Serum Separator Tube Serum Not Separated From Cells Within 2 Hours Of Collection Samples Collected In Plain Red Top Tube Heparin (Green Top) Plasma |
Test Directory
| Panel |
| Nickel, Serum |
| Preferred Specimen |
| 2 ML Serum from a Royal Blue Trace Metal-Free Tube with No Additive. Centrifuge Sample and Separate Serum from Cells Within 2 hours of Collection. Transfer 2 ML Serum to a Plastic Transport Tube. Clearly Label Tube As Serum from a Royal Blue Top Tube. Room Temperature. Diet, Medication, and Nutritional Supplements May Introduce Interfering Substances. patient should be Encouraged to Discontinue Nutritional Supplements, Vitamins, Minerals, and Non-Essential Over-The-Counter Medications Upon the Advice of Their Physician. |
| Container Type |
| Trace Metal-Free (Royal Blue Top) Tube With No Additive |
| Volume |
| 0.5 ML Serum |
| TransportTemperature |
| Room Temperature |
| SpecimenStability |
| If Sample Is Collected And Stored In The Appropriate Container, Trace Element Values Do Not Change With Time |
| RejectionCriteria |
| Samples Collected In Serum Separator Tube Serum Not Separated From Cells Within 2 Hours Of Collection Samples Collected In Plain Red Top Tube Heparin (Green Top) Plasma |
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.