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SAMPLE HANDLING

Blood Sample should be collected into two 8-ml purple-top EDTA or yellow-top ACD tubes for adults (two 5-ml tubes for infants or small children). Gently invert 3-4 times. Samples should be kept at room temperature.

All samples should be clearly labeled with patient name, date of draw/culture, and "disease".

Please include with all samples clinical summary and family pedigree.
Send by Federal Express overnight delivery [no Saturday delivery please].

Samples should be sent to:
MGH Neurogenetics DNA Diagnostic Lab
Massachusetts General Hospital
CRP Building North
5th Floor, Suite 5300
185 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
Tel # (617) 726-5721
Fax #(617) 724-9620

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