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| Test: | Fibroblast Culture, Setup |
| Comments: | We can establish a culture of a patient's fibroblasts in order to assay in our lab or to convey to a reference lab for a particular assay or genetic test. |
| Specimen type: | Biopsy |
| Sample Requirements: | Biopsy (skin or other specimen with adequate connective tissue), usually a single 3 or 4 mm diameter piece of skin extending to the epidermal-dermal junction is sufficient, kept in sterile medium at room temperature and shipped overnight. |
| Turnaround time: | Variable, depending on sample origin and condition, generally 4-6 week minimum. |
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