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Please submit the following paperwork with each specimen:

  1. Medical Genetics Test Requisition Form. Fill out completely.
  2. If applicable, a copy of the patient’s insurance card (front and back)

Label each specimen with the patient’s full name, date of birth, and the date and time of specimen collection.

 

Transport specimens at room temperature.

 

Frozen tissue specimens should be placed in plastic tubes and shipped on dry ice. Dry ice is considered a hazard and must be shipped in compliance with DOT and overnight carrier regulations.

 

To transport specimens from within San Diego and North County, please call 858-534-4307 and request local courier service.

 

To transport specimens from outside San Diego and North County, please ship by overnight carrier to the following address:

 

UCSD Division of Medical Genetics (0639)

Medical Genetics Bldg. #3

Osler Lane

La Jolla, CA 92093-0639

 

Phone: 858-534-4307

 

General packaging and shipping instructions: Insert specimen and test requisition form into plastic bags and seal. Place bags into a Styrofoam container and seal with tape. Place container into a cardboard box and seal with tape. Ship container by overnight carrier. Container should not arrive on weekends and holidays.

 

Please contact the laboratory with any questions:

Cytogenetic Laboratory 858-534-1352

Molecular Genetics Laboratory 858-534-1353

Fax 858-534-0269

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