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 | 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.