The LMM can offer testing on some post-mortem/autopsy specimens. Please contact the lab prior to sending any post-mortem or autopsy specimen.
For all diagnostic, presymptomatic, and carrier testing sample options are:
Blood
Please ship frozen specimens on dry ice (thawing of previously frozen blood will greatly increase the likelihood of test failure)
Preferred tube types include lavender (K2EDTA or K3EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), and yellow top
We also can attempt testing on gray, tan, and white top blood tubes
Important: Blood collection tubes containing clot activators or coagulants are not suitable for DNA testing. Samples shipped in these tubes will not be accepted. For specific questions about other acceptable sample types, please contact the lab.