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 | Ammonia |
| Preferred Specimen | 1 ML EDTA Plasma. Centrifuge Sample and Separate Plasma from Cells Within 30 Minutes of Collection. Transfer Plasma to a Plastic Transport Tube. Clearly Label Tube As EDTA Plasma. Freeze. Critical Frozen (Cfz). Smoking should be Avoided prior to Sampling. When Multiple Tests are Ordered, Submit Separate Tube for this Test. |
| Container Type | EDTA (Lavender Top) Tube |
| Volume | 0.5 ML Plasma |
| TransportTemperature | Critical Frozen (Cfz) |
| SpecimenStability | 30 Minutes Refrigerated; 2 Hours Refrigerated 3 Days Frozen Note: Specimens Received Refrigerated Between 30 Minutes To 4 Hours Post Collection Will Be Assessed. Elevated Results Will Be Reviewed By A Pathologist To Determine Validity And May Be Rejected. |
| RejectionCriteria | Hemolysis Room Temperature Samples Refrigerated Samples Samples Not Separated From Cells Serum Anticoagulant Other Than Edta Plasma |
Test Directory
| Panel |
| Ammonia |
| Preferred Specimen |
| 1 ML EDTA Plasma. Centrifuge Sample and Separate Plasma from Cells Within 30 Minutes of Collection. Transfer Plasma to a Plastic Transport Tube. Clearly Label Tube As EDTA Plasma. Freeze. Critical Frozen (Cfz). Smoking should be Avoided prior to Sampling. When Multiple Tests are Ordered, Submit Separate Tube for this Test. |
| Container Type |
| EDTA (Lavender Top) Tube |
| Volume |
| 0.5 ML Plasma |
| TransportTemperature |
| Critical Frozen (Cfz) |
| SpecimenStability |
| 30 Minutes Refrigerated; 2 Hours Refrigerated 3 Days Frozen Note: Specimens Received Refrigerated Between 30 Minutes To 4 Hours Post Collection Will Be Assessed. Elevated Results Will Be Reviewed By A Pathologist To Determine Validity And May Be Rejected. |
| RejectionCriteria |
| Hemolysis Room Temperature Samples Refrigerated Samples Samples Not Separated From Cells Serum Anticoagulant Other Than Edta 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.