Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Natera kit with 2 Lavender tops (EDTA) 

Specimen Volume: 8 mL

Collection Instructions:

*Note: Natera kits will be supplied and collected in the doctor's office.  After collection, forward completed kit to the laboratory.  The kit will then be sent via Fed Ex to Natera.

1. Complete the test requisition.
2. Peel off labels from the test requisition and label tube with two patient identifiers.  Patient's name and date of birth must be written on the label.
3. Draw blood in EDTA tubes provided in the kit.
4. Gently invert tubes 8-10 times to ensure proper mixing.
5. Place sample in the specimen bag with the absorbent sleeve and seal the bag.  
6. Insert completed test requisition form into the outer pocket of the specimen bag.
7. Forward to the laboratory promptly.

Note: If optional Tay-Sachs disease Hexosaminidase A enzyme analysis is desired, an additional yellow-top ACD tube is required (separate kit).