ProgeneDx
GENIE gene expression
ProgeneDx GENIE blood draw: 2 PAXgene RNA tubes, invert 8 to 10 times, upright at room temperature at least 4 hours, freeze, dry ice.
Specimen
Blood
Tubes / kit
2 PAXgene Blood RNA tubes, plus patient history and dry ice shipping sheets.
Processing
Invert 8 to 10 times.
Shipping
Ship overnight on dry ice, Monday to Wednesday. Dry ice steps are on ProgeneDx's FedEx sh…
Overview
About this kit
ProgeneDx runs GENIE, a gene expression test for CIRS patients. [G1]
GENIE measures gene expression from whole blood RNA. [G1]
The process
Step by step
- 1
Before the visit
Prep
- Follow the instructions in your kit.
- 2
The draw
Draw
- If the PAXgene tube is the only tube drawn, draw a discard tube first. [G1]
- Draw 2 PAXgene Blood RNA tubes. [G1]
- 3
Right after collection
Processing
- Invert 8 to 10 times. [G1]
- Stand upright at room temperature for at least 4 hours, then freeze at -20 C. [G1]
- 4
Get it to the lab
Shipping
- Ship overnight on dry ice, Monday to Wednesday. Dry ice steps are on ProgeneDx's FedEx sheet. [G1]
At a glance
Tube and processing details
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Avoid a redraw
Common mistakes
Questions
FAQ
Is it shipped on dry ice?
Yes. [G1]
Why a discard tube?
When PAXgene is the only tube, a discard tube is drawn first. [G1]
Ready to have your blood drawn at home?
A certified mobile phlebotomist comes to you and handles the tubes the way your kit requires.
Is your lab or kit missing?
Send us your collection instructions and we will build a guide.