Molecular Pathology Lab Test Ordering

Whether your patient needs a diagnosis or monitoring for an existing condition, we combine the technology and clinical expertise to assist you in the most appropriate testing to facilitate patient management. We offer many testing options for unique genetic endpoints. Selection of these tests may vary for both individual patients and clinical strategies. Our clinical team works with you to select the most appropriate individualized testing options for your patients.

We deliver comprehensive test reports in a timely manner to support clinical decision making and treatment options. You receive interpretive comments on each test to help you assess the impact of the results. Frequently, we customize reports with additional information or recommendations for sequential patient disease monitoring.

You'll receive unparalleled consultation services. Testing updates, new testing options, and interpretive guides are provided on all services. Clients may coordinate with us to retrieve full resolution testing images in the 128kb secure extranet fileshare.

Order Form

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Only one form is needed for Molecular Pathology, Cytogenetics and/or Flow Cytometry testing on the same specimen.

The Molecular Pathology/Cytogenetics & Flow Laboratory Test Requisition forms (S/N 7480) will be REQUIRED for all Molecular Pathology, Cytogenetics and Flow tests. Consult forms and Miscellaneous test requests can NOT be used. The new form MUST be completed and sent with the specimen to the Clinical Laboratory. A Request for Molecular Pathology/Cytogenetics (LAB5148) should also be entered in Invision/NetAccess with the test information entered in comments. (The LAB5148 is not used for Flow orders) Contact Lori Rogers at 318-675-8545.

Specimen Collection ( More Details )

All tissues (Products of Conception, Tumors, Lymph nodes)
- Collect sample in sterile tissue transport media or sterile saline
- Refrigerate if more than 24 hours before testing
Classic Cytogenetics
- Green Top / Sodium Heparin
Molecular Genetics, Molecular Cytogenetics
- Purple Top EDTA, Yellow ACD
- Green Top ( If cytogenetics, molecular, and flow cytometry are ordered on a single specimen )
Flow Cytometry
- Purple Top EDTA, Yellow ACD

Specimen Packaging & Shipping

24 / 7 service is available but specimen delivery must be coordinated.

We will need the FEDEX tracking number, Patient Name/ID, & Sending Client Name/ID for facilitate the timely delivery of the specimen to the lab.

To request specific specimen collection and shipping supplies provided at no additional charge to qualifying customers, call 318-675-5897.

Local Courier Service

Local courier service is provided by several contracted individuals in addition to our own on-staff courier personnel. Our couriers deliver specimens, supplies, and reports as required. All personnel are appropriately trained in the handling and transport of bio-hazardous / infectious materials.

Accounts can be set up as:

Scheduled Pick-up Times - preset time slots.
As Needed - call our dispatch area when pick-up is needed at 318-675-7007 and enter 1879 for the beeper number weekdays between 0730 and 1500. In the event that this number cannot be reached call 318-675-5863 for assistance.
FedEx - for deliveries outside our local area.

Insurance Procedures

Insurance and payment processing inquiries should be directed to the business manager, Ms. Jennifer Russell. ( Contact the business office )