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 | Vitamin B-12 Binding Capacity |
| Preferred Specimen | 1 ML Serum. Allow Sst to Clot in An Upright Position for at least 30 Minutes, Then Centrifuge Sample Within 2 hours of Collection. Transfer Serum to a Plastic Transport Tube. Clearly Label Tube As Serum. Freeze. patient should be fasting for 12-15 hours prior to Collection. Vitamin B-12 Supplements should Not be Administered Within 72 hours prior to Collection. When Multiple Tests are Ordered, Submit Separate Tube for this Test. |
| Container Type | Serum Separator Tube |
| Volume | 0.1 ML Frozen Serum |
| TransportTemperature | Frozen |
| SpecimenStability | After Separation From Cells: 6 Hours Room Temperature; 1 Week Refrigerated; 1 Month Frozen |
| RejectionCriteria | Plasma |
Test Directory
| Panel |
| Vitamin B-12 Binding Capacity |
| Preferred Specimen |
| 1 ML Serum. Allow Sst to Clot in An Upright Position for at least 30 Minutes, Then Centrifuge Sample Within 2 hours of Collection. Transfer Serum to a Plastic Transport Tube. Clearly Label Tube As Serum. Freeze. patient should be fasting for 12-15 hours prior to Collection. Vitamin B-12 Supplements should Not be Administered Within 72 hours prior to Collection. When Multiple Tests are Ordered, Submit Separate Tube for this Test. |
| Container Type |
| Serum Separator Tube |
| Volume |
| 0.1 ML Frozen Serum |
| TransportTemperature |
| Frozen |
| SpecimenStability |
| After Separation From Cells: 6 Hours Room Temperature; 1 Week Refrigerated; 1 Month Frozen |
| RejectionCriteria |
| 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.