Submitting Specimens for Genetic Testing
Please submit the following paperwork with each specimen:
- Medical Genetics Laboratories Test Requisition Form. Fill out completely.
- 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 858-657-5784 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 Clinical Laboratories
Center for Advanced Laboratory Medicine
Medical Genetics Laboratories
10300 Campus Pointe Dr., Suite 150, MC 7181
San Diego, CA 92121-1504
Phone: 858-657-5784
FAX: 858-657-5834
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.
Contact information
- Cytogenetics Laboratory: 858-657-5832
- Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory: 858-657-5722
- Fax: 858-657-5834
- Email: mgenetic@ucsd.edu