Genetics and Genomics Diagnostic Laboratory

Molecular Genetics Laboratory | Prenatal Testing

Please send 20 mg chorionic villi in culture media at room temperature via overnight Federal Express. 

Alternately, 1 or 2 T-25 flasks grown to confluence is also acceptable. Please retain at least one flask as a back up culture until analysis is completed.

Please include 3cc peripheral blood from the mother in an EDTA (purple top) tube for STR identity analysis. 

Please send 20 cc amniotic fluid at room temperature via overnight Federal Express. 

Alternately, 1 or 2 T-25 flasks grown to confluence is also acceptable. Please retain at least one flask as a back up culture until analysis is completed.

Please include 3cc peripheral blood from the mother in an EDTA (purple top) tube for STR identity analysis.

Please label and date all samples and enclose test requisition with sample(s).  All information must be completed before sample can be processed.  Place sample in Styrofoam mailer and ship at room temperature by overnight Federal Express to arrive Monday through Friday.

Ship to:
Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics Laboratory
3333 Burnet Avenue NRB 1042
Cincinnati, OH 45229

Please call 513-636-4474 with Federal Express tracking number once sample is sent.

We will attempt results on uncultured cells if sufficient material is available. Please expect results in 4-6 weeks from cultured cells. Results will be faxed to providers listed on requisition.

Call 1-866-450-4198 for CPT codes, current pricing, insurance precertification or with any billing questions.