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 | Culture, Sputum |
| Preferred Specimen | 2 ML Sputum. First Morning or Induced Specimen Preferred. Room Temperature. Note: Gram Stains That Show >10 Epis/Lpf Will Not be Cultured. Specimen Assessment Indicates Oropharyngeal Contamination. the Specimen is Not Representative of Lower Respiratory Tract and the Culture Results Will be Invalid. Specimen Will be Retained for 2 Days. |
| Container Type | Sterile Collection Container |
| Volume | 1 ML Sputum |
| TransportTemperature | Room Temperature |
| SpecimenStability | 1 Day Room Temperature |
| RejectionCriteria | Contaminated Specimens Specimens Submitted More Than 1 Day Following Collection Specimens Submitted In Tissue Paper Dry Swabs Culturette Swabs Non-Sterile Or Leaking Containers Specimens Submitted In Fixative (Formalin) Viral Transport Media Frozen Specimens |
Test Directory
| Panel |
| Culture, Sputum |
| Preferred Specimen |
| 2 ML Sputum. First Morning or Induced Specimen Preferred. Room Temperature. Note: Gram Stains That Show >10 Epis/Lpf Will Not be Cultured. Specimen Assessment Indicates Oropharyngeal Contamination. the Specimen is Not Representative of Lower Respiratory Tract and the Culture Results Will be Invalid. Specimen Will be Retained for 2 Days. |
| Container Type |
| Sterile Collection Container |
| Volume |
| 1 ML Sputum |
| TransportTemperature |
| Room Temperature |
| SpecimenStability |
| 1 Day Room Temperature |
| RejectionCriteria |
| Contaminated Specimens Specimens Submitted More Than 1 Day Following Collection Specimens Submitted In Tissue Paper Dry Swabs Culturette Swabs Non-Sterile Or Leaking Containers Specimens Submitted In Fixative (Formalin) Viral Transport Media Frozen Specimens |
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.