For sample collection please visit local blood draw centre.
Specimen and Shipping Instructions
Ordering
Please carefully read the recommended specimen and shipping instructions before ordering a test. Incomplete and/or illegible requisitions and/or specimen labeling will result in testing being suspended until the complete information can be obtained. Requisitions must be signed by the referring physician.
Please contact the lab to inquire about additional sample types
Shipping Instructions
Lab Hours: 0700 to 1700 Monday to Friday.
Sample Handling: samples should be shipped at room temperature overnight by courier and according to current standards for Transportation of Dangerous Goods, and in IATA Packing instruction 650 summarized as:
a watertight primary receptacle
a watertight secondary receptacle with sufficient absorbent material to absorb the fluid in the primary receptacle.
an outer package of adequate strength for its intended use.
Samples requiring RNA extraction must be less than 48 hours old on arrival in the lab or they will be deemed inadequate.
Samples requiring DNA extraction only must be less than 5 days old on arrival in the lab or they will be deemed inadequate.
Mailing Address: (also printed on requisition)
Molecular Genetics Laboratory Victoria Hospital, Room B10-123 London Health Sciences Centre 800 Commissioners Rd E. London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5W9
Cytogenetics Laboratory Victoria Hospital, Room B10-114 London Health Sciences Centre 800 Commissioners Rd. E. London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5W9
