Research Projects

ITxM Diagnostics is committed to research on blood-related diseases including coagulopathies and infectious disease.  Individual cases of research interest should be discussed with the Scientific or Medical directors of the individual ITxM Diagnostics laboratories.  Testing on non-human specimens is also available. Research projects will be considered for special pricing.

Courier Services

ITxM Diagnostics will schedule regular specimen collection at your facility.  For clients located outside our region, we offer overnight delivery service through Federal Express.

The ITxM Diagnostics couriers receive training in the following areas at the time of hire and annually thereafter.

• Strict confidentiality of all patient information that is included with the specimens that you submit for testing.
• OSHA and safety training in the proper handling of potentially biohazard specimens.
• Correct handling of specimens including the appropriate storage during transport in insulated containers of wet ice, dry ice, or ambient temperature.  They are also made aware of the special handling required for time-sensitive testing such as platelet aggregations and closure times.  They are trained to report all unusual incidents to the processing staff at ITxM Diagnostics.  There are process improvement procedures in place to report the mishandling of specimens and to determine the appropriate corrective action.

Consultation Support Staff

ITxM Diagnostics offers professionals who are available to assist you with the interpretation of test results.  Services are provided in the areas of coagulation, genetic testing, infectious disease, outpatient transfusions, therapeutic apheresis, platelet immunology, and immunohematology.  There is no charge for these consultative services.

These individuals may be contacted by calling Client Services at 412-209-7270 or 1-800-967-9672:

Bontempo, Franklin A., MD
 
Chibisov, Irina, MD
 
Cortese-Hassett, Andrea, PhD
 
Kiss, Joseph E., MD
 
Triulzi, Darrell, MD