Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting.
Do not centrifuge
Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel
Ambient (strict) - 24 hours
Specimens must be received in the Cytogenetics laboratory Mon-Fri by 5:30 pm. Weekends and holidays by 4:30 pm. Specimens received after the above cut off times will be processed the following day.
Contact the Cytogenetics Laboratory (lab/voice mail) at 612-273-3171.
Chromosome breakage analysis
See report