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 C (Ascorbic) |
| Preferred Specimen | 1 ML Sodium or Lithium Heparin Plasma. Place Sample in Ice Bath Immediately After Collection. Centrifuge Sample and Separate Plasma from Cells Within 1 Hour of Collection. Transfer Plasma to a Plastic Transport Tube. Clearly Label Tube As Heparin Plasma. Freeze. Critical Frozen (Cfz). Protect Sample from Light During Collection, Storage, and Transport. fasting Sample is Preferred. When Multiple Tests are Ordered, Submit Separate Tube for this Test. |
| Container Type | Heparin (Green Top) Tube |
| Volume | 0.3 ML Plasma |
| TransportTemperature | Critical Frozen (Cfz) |
| SpecimenStability | After Separation From Cells: Unacceptable Room Temperature; Unacceptable Refrigerated; 1 Month Frozen (When Light- Protected) |
| RejectionCriteria | Gross Hemolysis Edta Plasma Whole Blood Body Fluid Avoid Freeze/Thaw Cycle Samples Not Protected From Light |
Test Directory
| Panel |
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic) |
| Preferred Specimen |
| 1 ML Sodium or Lithium Heparin Plasma. Place Sample in Ice Bath Immediately After Collection. Centrifuge Sample and Separate Plasma from Cells Within 1 Hour of Collection. Transfer Plasma to a Plastic Transport Tube. Clearly Label Tube As Heparin Plasma. Freeze. Critical Frozen (Cfz). Protect Sample from Light During Collection, Storage, and Transport. fasting Sample is Preferred. When Multiple Tests are Ordered, Submit Separate Tube for this Test. |
| Container Type |
| Heparin (Green Top) Tube |
| Volume |
| 0.3 ML Plasma |
| TransportTemperature |
| Critical Frozen (Cfz) |
| SpecimenStability |
| After Separation From Cells: Unacceptable Room Temperature; Unacceptable Refrigerated; 1 Month Frozen (When Light- Protected) |
| RejectionCriteria |
| Gross Hemolysis Edta Plasma Whole Blood Body Fluid Avoid Freeze/Thaw Cycle Samples Not Protected From Light |
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.