Specimen Requirements: 5-10 cc blood (1-2 cc for newborns) in a green top tube (sodium heparin). Mix cell by inverting. Maintain specimen at room temperature.

Turn Around Time:6-10 days

Specimen Requirements: Biopsy site should be cleaned using a sterile gauze pad saturated with acetone. DO NOT use antiseptic soaps or iodine. Allow to dry. If local anesthetic is used, we recommend a lidocaine solution without epinephrine. Obtain a piece of skin (full thickness) 3-5 mm in diameter. Transfer specimen to a tube containing tissue culture medium [preferred] or sterile isotonic saline solution (tubes available upon request). Fill tube completely. Cap tightly and seal with Parafilm. Refrigerate specimen until shipment (do not freeze).

Turn Around Time: 2-3 weeks

Specimen Requirements: Selected tissue specimens should be obtained from abortus material. Preferred tissues are sternal cartilage, skin from the upper arm or thigh, fetal membranes, cord, or placenta near cord attachment. In the case of an IUFD, send both fetal tissue and a specimen of placenta. Place specimen(s) in a tube(s) containing tissue culture medium [preferred] or sterile isotonic saline solution (tubes available upon request). Fill tube completely. Keep cool! Cap tightly and cover with Parafilm. Refrigerate until shipment (do not freeze).

Turn Around Time: 2-3 weeks