Molecular Diagnostics

Information regarding the tests performed in the Molecular Genetics Laboratory follows below. If you require more information about sample preparation or delivery, or wish to transport samples to the Molecular Genetics Laboratory, please use the following contact number:

	(412)648-8519

Please select this link for a list of the tests available.

Please select this link for a table of all tests available, with specimen and clinical information.

Specimens

Blood: 3 to 15 mL, collected in ACD tube (yellow top) or EDTA tubes (lavender top). Heperin tubes (green top) are not preferred but may be used

Amniotic fluid (17th or 18th week of pregnancy: 5 to 20 mL, collected sterile, and shipped in sterile tube or T25 culture flask

Chorionic villus (8th to 12th week of pregnancy): 10 to 50 mg wet chorionic villi, collected sterile, dissected free of maternal tissue, and shipped in sterile tube or T25 culture flask

Cheek brushes: Two brushes, shipped to laboratory with protection caps secured

For additional information, contact Jeffery A. Kant, MD, PhD, at (412) 647-8519.

Shipment

A completed requisition should be included with each sample and should provide the following information: test requested; patient's name, address, and Social Security number; insurance information; and name, address, and telephone number of referring physician.

Ship to:	University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
		Division of Molecular Diagnostics
		Room 772B Scaife Hall
		3550 Terrace Street,
		Pittsburgh, PA 15261