TESTING

Our goal is to make the test ordering process as simple as possible for our clients. To do this, we offer two distinct ways to order testing:

  1. Manual Requisition Forms. This method is for clients who order multiple tests for a variety of ordering physicians or from different locations.
  2. Online Test Ordering. This method is for clients with access to a computer and printer, who are interested in minimizing paperwork and the time required to complete manual requisition form.

For more information or for assistance with ordering, please contact Client Services at (00507) 774-2871.

Specimen Shipping Requirements

To assist you in the specimen collection process, please see the following Specimen Requirements Guidelines:

Biochemical testing

  1. The requirements vary depending on the test samples. Please call customer service (00507) 7742871 to request such samples and requirements depending on the examination required.
  2. Insert the tubes in a sealed plastic bag and place them with enough material (paper towel) that can absorb the entire blood volume if the tubes break. For places far from Centro Gendiagnostik or outside of Panama, send plastic bag sealed in an envelope by FedEx. If you live in Panama use domestic express delivery like Uno Express o Servi Entrega. Do not send the samples by the conventional post office. Send the samples to arrive only between Monday and Friday. Do not send samples on weekend or to arrive on weekend days.
  1. Send the requisition form together with the sample and copy of payment verification. Fill the requisition form completely.
  2. Sample shipping address: Attention: Oriana Batista, M.Sc., Dr.rer.nat., 
    Centro Gendiagnostik
    Avenida Central, Contiguo al Cuartel de Bomberos
    David, Provincia de Chiriquí
    Panamá
  3. For questions, please contact Client Services at (00507) 7742871.

Cytogenetic testing

  1. Add in each of two vacutainer tubes with heparin (green top) about 5 mL of adult people blood. For children one single tube with 0.5 to 3 mL is enough.
  2. Mark the tubes with the patient’s full name and date of birth. Keep the sample at room temperature. According to the requested analysis the type of tissue can vary.
  3. Insert the tubes in a sealed plastic bag and place them with enough material (paper towel) that can absorb the entire blood volume if the tubes break. For places far from Centro Gendiagnostik send plastic bag sealed in an envelope using domestic express delivery like Uno Express o Servi Entrega. Use FedEx if you live outside of Panama. Do not send the samples by the conventional post office. Send the samples to arrive only between Monday and Friday. Do not send samples on weekend or to arrive on weekend days.
  4. Send the requisition form together with the sample and copy of payment verification. Fill the requisition form completely.
  5. Sample shipping address:Attention: Oriana Batista, M.Sc., Dr.rer.nat.
    Centro Gendiagnostik
    Avenida Central, Contiguo al Cuartel de Bomberos
    David, Provincia de Chiriquí
    Panamá
  6. For questions, please contact Client Services at (00507) 7742871.

Test for detecting mutations in genes

      1. Add in each of two vacutainer tubes with EDTA (purple top) about 8 mL of adult people blood. For children one single tube is enough. Mark the tubes with the patient’s full name and date of birth. Keep the sample at room temperature.
      2. Insert the tubes in a sealed plastic bag and place them with enough material (paper towel) that can absorb the entire blood volume if the tubes break. For places far from Centro Gendiagnostik send plastic bag sealed in an envelope using domestic express delivery like Uno Express o Servi Entrega. Use FedEx if you live outside of Panama. Do not send the samples by the conventional post office. Send the samples to arrive only between Monday and Friday. Do not send samples on weekend or to arrive on weekend days.
      1. Send the requisition form together with the sample and copy of payment verification. Fill the requisition form completely. Predictive tests for diseases (for example, Huntington´s Corea, exomic sequencing), informed consent is required.
      2. Sample shipping address: Attention: Oriana Batista, M.Sc., Dr.rer.nat.
        Centro Gendiagnostik
        Avenida Central, Contiguo al Cuartel de Bomberos
        David, Provincia de Chiriquí
        Panamá
      3. For questions, please contact Client Services at (00507) 7742871.

Human identification test

  1. No eating from 45 minutes to an hour before take the samples with buccal swabs. You can come to take the sample to Centro Gendiagnostik or request a kit to take the sample at home. If the results are required for legal proceedings please call Client Services.
  2. Blood sampling requires no abstention.
  3. Sample shipping address: Attention: Oriana Batista, M.Sc., Dr.rer.nat.
    Centro Gendiagnostik
    Avenida Central, Contiguo al Cuartel de Bomberos
    David, Provincia de Chiriquí
    Panamá
  4. For questions, please contact Client Services at (00507) 7742871.

Identification testing for pathogens

  1. Add two swabs with cervical-vaginal sample, on a dry without preservative vacutainer tube (red top) and send the sample to the laboratory as soon as possible. In the case of men take two samples, one from the glans area and one from the urethral channel.
  2. Insert the tubes in a sealed plastic bag. For places far from Centro Gendiagnostik send plastic bag sealed in an envelope using domestic express delivery like Uno Express o Servi Entrega. Use FedEx if you live outside of Panama. Do not send the samples by the conventional post office. Send the samples to arrive only between Monday and Friday. Do not send samples on weekend or to arrive on weekend days.
  3. Send the requisition form together with the sample and copy of payment verification. Fill the requisition form completely.
  4. Sample shipping address: Attention: Oriana Batista, M.Sc., Dr.rer.nat.
    Centro Gendiagnostik
    Avenida Central, Contiguo al Cuartel de Bomberos
    David, Provincia de Chiriquí
    Panamá
  5. For questions, please contact Client Services at (00507) 7742871.

Online Test Ordering:

Important note: At the end of the online application process, you will be asked to print the completed application and send it with the sample.

 

To order an online test, please follow these steps:

Sign into the Client Portal using the username and password created during registration. For new users, please click here.

Select “Order an online test”

  • Step 1: Physician/Facility/Duplicate Report Information. Please complete all required fields. Clients will have the option to save account information so that it does not need to be re-entered with every online order.
  • Step 2: Payment Information. Methods of payment include bank transfer and credit card. Please select one of these payment options and complete the required information.
  • Step 3: Patient Information. Please complete all required fields.
  • Step 4: Test Ordering. Use the search function to find the test and select the + symbol next to the desired test. Once all desired tests have been selected, click “Continue.”
  • Step 5: Entry Confirmation. Confirm entered information is accurate, then click “Submit.”

Print the completed application and include it with the sample. On the application, please identify what type of sample is included for each test. Forgot to print the application? Please contact Client Services at (00507) 7742871 and an email with the application will be sent to the client who ordered the test.

Testing application forms

  1. Characterization of mutations in the DNA level
  2. Cytogenetics
  3. Pathogen identification
  4. Biochemical
  5. Human identification

Consent forms

  1. Human identification consent.
  2. Consent to molecular genetic testing.
  3. Consent to exome sequencing: Call Client Services for information on this consent.
  4. Huntington disease consent.

Request a sample collection kit

To request a sample collection kit please click here and Sign into the Client Portal

Sample Shipping Instructions

Sample shipping address:

Attention: Oriana Batista, M.Sc., Dr.rer.nat. Centro Gendiagnostik Avenida Central, Contiguo al Cuartel de Bomberos David, Provincia de Chiriquí Panamá

For questions, please contact to Oriana Batista M.Sc., Dr.rer.nat., at (00507) 7742871.

The samples are received between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Thursday (deliveries only: FedEx, UNO Express, Fletes Chavales, Servientrega)

If you have questions about whether the samples reach to Centro Gendiagnostik weekends or holidays, please contact Client Services at (00507)774-2871

Test Ordering and Specimen Preparation Guidelines

Centro Gendiagnostik understands that ordering a genetic test may appear complicated. The following instructions are provided to ease the process:

1. Collect the correct specimen in the correct container. General sample submission guidelines can be found here

2. Label the specimen (legibly) with the following information:

  • Patient name (first and last)
  • Unique identifying number:

1. For a clinician office, this may be the patient’s date of birth or medical record number.

2. For a facility, this may be a medical record number, a specimen accession number, or the patient’s date of birth.

 

3. Fill out the appropriate laboratory requisition form. Requisitions are available on this website. They are dynamically updated when clinical tests are added or removed. Clients have the option of manual, or online requisitions. Incomplete test requisitions may result in delayed processing or testing.

4. Package the specimen(s) according to approved transportation policies as determined by your facility. Include the requisition form and any additional information in the shipping container. Not completing the three following steps will likely result in delay of testing:

  • Ensure the name and identifying number on the specimen match the same information on the requisition form.
  • Clearly indicate the test being ordered.
  • Provide complete billing information.

5. The samples are received between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Thursday (deliveries only: FedEx, UNO Express, Fletes Chavales, Servientrega). If you have questions about the samples, contact Client Services at (00507) 774-2871.

La mutación G202A, en hijo hemicigoto (arriba) y madre heterocigota (abajo). Esta mutación acompañada de la mutación A376G ó T968C definen la variante africana negativa.

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Arriba se muestra el resultado de un niño hemicigoto para la variante africana negativa, caracterizada por las mutaciones A376G y G202A, y abajo de una niña heterocigota para la variante Mediterránea, definida por la mutación C563T.

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The G202A mutation, in the hemizygous son (above) and heterozygous mother (below). This
mutation accompanied with the A376G mutation or T968C define the african negative variant.

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Above the result of a hemizygous child with the african negative variant , characterized by
mutations A376G and G202A , and below a heterozygous girl with the mediterranean variant, defined by the C563T mutation

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