Formalin Fixed Sample Collection is Strictly Confidential!
Blood
or tissue samples are generally required for gene hunting projects. Some projects
require that disease diagnosis is confirmed. These projects will include heart
disease, PKD and amyloidosis. Formalin fixed tissues may be required to confirm
the pathology. Formalin fixed tissues are extremely difficult for DNA isolation
and destroys the DNA into small pieces. Please do not put the samples for
DNA analysis in formalin.
Tumors should be sent immediately,
but on ice, NOT frozen or formalin fixed! Extremely important, please plan
ahead if possible! We will attempt to grow the cells from the tumor, freezing
will kill the cells. Insulate the tumor from the ice packs to prevent freezing.
Wrap the tumor in paper towels that are saturated with saline then place in
a baggie. We will section the tumor for formalin fixation for pathology upon
arrival.
Instructions
for sending formalin fixed samples:
Samples do not need to be
sent by overnight courier and should be fixed for at least several days prior
to shipment.
Tissues should be sectioned
for complete penetration of the formalin into the tissue. Please contact the
lab if you are unfamiliar with proper sectioning for pathology. Please
send an e-mail to the lab The Lyons
Den or call: (530) 752-7127.
You must package the
sample as described below, thus be prepared with the packaging.
Notify the lab that
the sample is being shipped. Please send an e-mail to the lab The
Lyons Den or call: (530) 752-7127. Please provide your contact information,
especially your own phone and or e-mail address, so that we can notify you
of the sample's arrival.
Please include details on
the sample, such as a pedigree and project information. Many samples come
to the lab and may be processed by various individuals.
Packaging Instructions:
Remove the tissue from the
formalin. Large amounts of formalin should not be sent in the mail.
Place the tissue in a zip lock
baggie with paper towels . Label the baggie with the type of tissue.
Place the sample in a small
box.
The sample can be sent by regular
mail and at room temperature.
Many projects have
special funding thus the cost for the collection of samples for these projects
can be re-imbursed. Re-imbursement can be made directly to the owner or the
veterinary clinic. The owner will have to provide a proper mailing address,
phine number and social security number to be established as a vendor by the
university. Re-imbursement should take only a week or so. Re-imbursement can
also be made directly to the veterniary clinic if they will accept a payment
after the procedure. Invoices should be sent with the samples or by a separate
mailing.
All samples are for
research purposes only. Any donations of sampling costs and shipment expenses
is greatly appreciated!
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