HOME ABOUT GENOPTIX TEST MENU PATIENTS BILLING CAREERS GENOPTIX ONLINE SEARCH PATIENT SAMPLES UNDERSTANDING THE AVAILABLE PROCEDURES Genoptix routinely analyzes three main types of specimens: bone marrow, peripheral blood, and tissue. BONE MARROW What is bone marrow? Bone marrow is the spongy tissue present within certain bones that contains stem cells and precursors that produce white and red blood cells and platelets. In adults, cell-producing marrow is found typically in the hips, but also in the backbones (vertebrae), shoulder bones, ribs, breastbone, and skull. What is the procedure? A bone marrow biopsy generally takes place in a physician’s office or hospital. The selected area, usually the hip, is sterilized and anesthetized, and then a special needle is inserted into the marrow-containing bone. An instrument like a hollow tube is pushed into the bone and withdrawn to pull out a cylindrical piece of tissue (core biopsy). Some of the marrow and blood is also drawn up into a syringe (aspirate). How is bone marrow tested? Some of the liquid aspirate will be smeared onto slides, which can then be stained and examined under a microscope. The aspirate can also be used for flow cytometry, cytogenetics, and molecular testing. The core biopsy will be preserved in fixative and then embedded in wax so that very thin sections can be cut onto slides for staining and microscopic examination. PERIPHERAL BLOOD What is peripheral blood? Peripheral blood is the blood circulating through the arteries and veins (not sequestered in the spleen, liver, bone marrow, etc.). It contains red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets. What is the procedure? Blood draws are usually simple procedures and may be done almost anywhere: in a laboratory, a physician’s office, a hospital, or even sometimes at home. A tourniquet will be placed above the site where the blood will be drawn (usually the inner elbow). The skin will be sterilized, and a needle will be inserted directly into a vein. Blood is then collected into vacuum-sealed tubes that contain preservative agents. How is peripheral blood tested? Some of the blood may be smeared onto slides, which can then be stained and examined under a microscope. Blood can also be used for flow cytometry, and sometimes cytogenetics. Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) can be extracted from the white blood cells for molecular testing. SOLID TISSUE What is solid tissue? Solid tissue is any part of the body that is not suspended in liquid (i.e. almost everything besides blood and bone marrow). What is the procedure? Procedures for solid tissue collection vary widely, from small fine needle aspirations and core biopsies, to larger partial or even full organ removals. Depending on the complexity, the procedure may be done on an outpatient basis, or may require hospitalization. How is solid tissue tested? The tissue will be preserved in fixative and then embedded in wax so that very thin sections can be cut onto slides for staining and microscopic examination. Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) can also be extracted for molecular testing. HOW DO I GET A GENOPTIX TEST? Here is a sampling of questions you might want to ask your healthcare provider. CAN I REQUEST MY OWN LABORATORY TESTS? I ALREADY HAD A BLOOD TEST. WHY DO I NEED A BONE MARROW TEST? ARE GENOPTIX TESTS COVERED BY INSURANCE? WHERE IS THE PROCEDURE PERFORMED? WHAT HAPPENS TO MY SAMPLE? WHAT IS MOLECULAR TESTING? WHY DOES IT MATTER? WHAT TYPES OF MOLECULAR AND OTHER SPECIALIZED TESTS DOES GENOPTIX PERFORM? WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY TEST RESULTS? CAN I KEEP A COPY OF MY TESTS RESULTS? I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT MY BILL. WHO CAN I TALK TO? TEST RESULTS YOUR TEST RESULTS Depending on the type of test being performed, many Genoptix tests are completed and reported to your ordering healthcare provider within as little as 24 hours after our lab receives your sample for testing. More in-depth testing can take several days to weeks. Your results are sent directly to your ordering healthcare professional, but you can request to have a copy sent to you by filling out an Authorization to Release Laboratory Test Results form. Be sure to discuss your questions or concerns with your doctor. AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE LABORATORY TEST RESULTS To obtain access to your laboratory test results, you must fill in and return to Genoptix Client Services, through fax or email, the Authorization to Release Laboratory Test Results form. If you have any questions, please contact Client Services at +1.800.755.1605. Download form > Authorization to Release Laboratory Test Results CONTACT US Genoptix, a NeoGenomics Company 2131 Faraday Ave Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone: +1.760.268.6200 Fax: +1.760.268.6201 Client Services Phone: +1.800.755.1605 Fax: +1.888.755.1604 Email: clientservices@genoptix.com Medical Director: Derek Lyle, MD RECENT NEWS NeoGenomics Completes Acquisition of Genoptix, Inc. December 10, 2018 - 9:00 am NeoGenomics Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Genoptix October 23, 2018 - 9:00 am Genoptix Launches FDA-Authorized BCR-ABL MRDx® TFR Monitoring Test for Patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia on Tasigna® (nilotinib) September 4, 2018 - 8:30 am HOURS OF OPERATION Our lab is open six days a week: 5:00am to 6:00pm PT Mon-Fri 7:00am to 3:30pm PT Saturday For after-hours assistance, your call will be connected with an on-duty Client Services Representative. ©2018 Genoptix, Inc. All rights reserved. Legal Pay My Bill