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 | Folic Acid |
Preferred Specimen | 2 ML Serum. Allow Sst to Clot in An Upright Position for at least 30 Minutes, Then Centrifuge Sample Within 2 hours of Collection. Protect Sample from Light During Collection, Storage and Transport. Refrigerate. Note: Do Not Collect Samples from Patients Receiving Therapy with High Biotin Doses (>5 Mg/Day) Until at least 8 hours Following the Last Biotin Administration. patient should be fasting prior to Collection. |
Container Type | Serum Separator Tube |
Volume | Adult: 1 ML Serum Pediatric: 0.2 ML Serum (Does Not Allow For Repeat Or Additional Testing). |
TransportTemperature | Refrigerated |
SpecimenStability | 1 Day Room Temperature; 4 Days Refrigerated; 28 Days Frozen. Allow Only One Freeze/Thaw Cycle |
RejectionCriteria | Hemolysis |
Test Directory
Panel |
Folic Acid |
Preferred Specimen |
2 ML Serum. Allow Sst to Clot in An Upright Position for at least 30 Minutes, Then Centrifuge Sample Within 2 hours of Collection. Protect Sample from Light During Collection, Storage and Transport. Refrigerate. Note: Do Not Collect Samples from Patients Receiving Therapy with High Biotin Doses (>5 Mg/Day) Until at least 8 hours Following the Last Biotin Administration. patient should be fasting prior to Collection. |
Container Type |
Serum Separator Tube |
Volume |
Adult: 1 ML Serum Pediatric: 0.2 ML Serum (Does Not Allow For Repeat Or Additional Testing). |
TransportTemperature |
Refrigerated |
SpecimenStability |
1 Day Room Temperature; 4 Days Refrigerated; 28 Days Frozen. Allow Only One Freeze/Thaw Cycle |
RejectionCriteria |
Hemolysis |
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.