Purpose
	This test is available for genetic screening of patients enrolled in Clinical Trials and/or in special therapy protocols
	Specimen Collection
	Standard Operating Procedure available on demand. Please contact the laboratory before proceeding.  We provide standardized vacuum tubes for sampling in glass or plastic. Stopper colour code: Violet. EDTA blood. Volume: 4 ml. Sample previously used for haematology using an automatic analyser is not suitable for genetic determination (contamination)
	Transport & handling
	Syncitium International Limited has contracted overnight courier companies to ship the specimens to the Central Laboratory on a 24-hour basis. Syncitium International Ltd provides all necessary documents and materials. This service is pre-paid and no extra charges can be asked for
	Special transport supplies, compliant with the European regulation (IATA 602) for transport of diagnostic specimen are also provided
	To have a specimen collected by Syncitium International, just call us
	Time lines
	Routine testing: 1 week; emergency testing: please contact the laboratory