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 | Iodine, Serum |
| Preferred Specimen | 1 ML Serum from a Royal Blue Trace Metal-Free Tube Without Additive. Centrifuge Sample and Separate Serum from Cells Within 2 hours of Collection. Transfer 1 ML Serum to a Plastic Transport Tube. Clearly Label Tube As Serum from a Royal Blue Top Tube. Refrigerate. Diet, Medication, and Nutritional Supplements May Introduce Interfering Substances. Upon the Advice of Their Physician, Patients should be Encouraged to Discontinue Nutritional Supplements, Vitamins, Minerals and Non-Essential Over-The-Counter Medications for one Week prior to Collection. Avoid Exposure to Contrast Media for 96 hours prior to Collection. |
| Container Type | Trace Metal-Free (Royal Blue Top) Tube With No Additive |
| Volume | 0.3 ML Serum |
| TransportTemperature | Refrigerated |
| SpecimenStability | 30 Days Room Temperature; 6 Weeks Refrigerated; 6 Weeks Frozen |
| RejectionCriteria | Samples Not Received In Trace Element-Free Transport Tubes Samples Not Separated From Cells Within 2 Hours Of Collection Serum Collected Within 48 Hours After Administration Of A Gadolinium Or Iodine-Containing Contrast Media (May Occur With Mri Studies) Samples Collected Using Providone-Iodine Disinfectants (Such As Betadine) During Venipuncture. |
Test Directory
| Panel |
| Iodine, Serum |
| Preferred Specimen |
| 1 ML Serum from a Royal Blue Trace Metal-Free Tube Without Additive. Centrifuge Sample and Separate Serum from Cells Within 2 hours of Collection. Transfer 1 ML Serum to a Plastic Transport Tube. Clearly Label Tube As Serum from a Royal Blue Top Tube. Refrigerate. Diet, Medication, and Nutritional Supplements May Introduce Interfering Substances. Upon the Advice of Their Physician, Patients should be Encouraged to Discontinue Nutritional Supplements, Vitamins, Minerals and Non-Essential Over-The-Counter Medications for one Week prior to Collection. Avoid Exposure to Contrast Media for 96 hours prior to Collection. |
| Container Type |
| Trace Metal-Free (Royal Blue Top) Tube With No Additive |
| Volume |
| 0.3 ML Serum |
| TransportTemperature |
| Refrigerated |
| SpecimenStability |
| 30 Days Room Temperature; 6 Weeks Refrigerated; 6 Weeks Frozen |
| RejectionCriteria |
| Samples Not Received In Trace Element-Free Transport Tubes Samples Not Separated From Cells Within 2 Hours Of Collection Serum Collected Within 48 Hours After Administration Of A Gadolinium Or Iodine-Containing Contrast Media (May Occur With Mri Studies) Samples Collected Using Providone-Iodine Disinfectants (Such As Betadine) During Venipuncture. |
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.