Address
Amsterdam Laboratory of Genome Diagnostics
Academic Medical Center
Dept. Clinical Genetics, H01-114
Meibergdreef 9
1105 AZ AMSTERDAM – The Netherlands
Phone
Available Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM; (UTC+1)
+31-20-5665110
Fax
+31-20-5669389
Ordering process
Order a genetic test:
- Use the test catalog and order form (see corresponding topic in the FAQ section for a step-by-step instruction) on this website. For Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) trio, search for WES in the test catalog.
- After completion of the order form, print the form as instructed and add it to your sample (complete the pedigree information manually if applicable).
- An email is automatically sent to the ordering physician email address indicated in the form. This is for confirmation only.
- The analysis report will be sent to the ordering physician by regular mail. In case the report will be delayed, the ordering physician will be notified by email.
- For more support contact info@amsterdamgenomedx.com
Sample requirements
Please note that samples for prenatal diagnostics will only be accepted upon previous notification.
Depending on the requested test, the following materials are accepted:
- EDTA blood (per request 2x 6 ml. Note: do not use 4 ml tubes. For infants per request 5-10 ml EDTA blood).
- Purified DNA (usually 5 µg; 20 µg for NGS panels)
- Amniotic fluid (min. 10 ml)
- CVS (chorionic villi) ( ~ 30 mg.)
- EDTA umbilical cord blood (approx. 1 ml)
- Cultured cells (fibroblasts, chorionic villi)
- (1 flask, min. 25 cm2, 80 – 90% confluent)
- Biopsy material (e.g. heart tissue) (volume 0.5 cm3)
- Saliva (only if collected in Oragene OG-500 kits – available from AGDx upon request by Email: info@amsterdamgenomedx.com)
- Buccal Swabs (only if collected in Isohelix SK1 kits – available from AGDx upon request by Email: info@amsterdamgenomedx.com)
Shipping instructions
Send your sample to:
Amsterdam Laboratory of Genome Diagnostics
Academic Medical Center
Dept. Clinical Genetics, H01-114 (Outside office hours: delivery at LAKC B1-114)
Meibergdreef 9
1105 AZ AMSTERDAM – The Netherlands
Please note: all specimen tubes should be labeled with patient’s name and date of birth. Unlabeled specimen tubes are not accepted.
- Cooling is not necessary.
- Samples should not be frozen.
- Shipment of purified, extracted DNA and buccal swabs specimens is typically unproblematic within any timeframe due to the stability of these samples.
- EDTA/ACD blood should always be sent off immediately and arrive in our facility within 5 days of collection.
- Prenatal specimens should be shipped to us using an express delivery service.
- All specimens should be shipped to us with a completed requisition form
- Please use transport tubes in accordance with UN3373 regulations (http://www.un3373.com/info/regulations/)
Billing
- An invoice will be sent to the ordering physician’s address or to the address indicated on the test requisition form.
- Please pay within 30 days by bank money transfer to the bank account nr. indicated on the invoice.
- Please always refer to the Request No. (see order form)