Contact information:
| address |
Academic Medical Center Laboratory Genetic Metabolic Diseases (F0-132) Meibergdreef 9 1105 AZ AMSTERDAM The Netherlands |
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|---|---|---|
| phone | +31 20 5662026 / 5393 | |
| fax | +31 20 6962596 | |
| Metabolite diagnostics | ||
| Enzyme diagnostics | ||
| DNA diagnostics | ||
Opening hours of the laboratory are: 8.30 AM – 5.00 PM (Mon-Fri)
Holidays:
New Year's Day (January 1st)
April 30th and May 1st
Ascension Day
Easter (Sunday and Monday)
Whitsun / Pentecost (Sunday and Monday)
Christmas (December 25th and 26th)
Staff:
| Head of Laboratory | Prof. Dr. R.J.A. Wanders |
|---|---|
| Metabolite diagnostics |
Dr. M. Duran - Clinical Biochemist IEM Drs. N.G.G.M. Abeling - Clinical Biochemist IEM Dr. F.M. Vaz - Clinical Biochemist IEM Dr. W. Kulik - Clinical Biochemical Geneticist |
| Enzyme diagnostics |
Prof. dr. R.J.A. Wanders - Clinical Biochemical Geneticist Dr. A.B.P. van Kuilenburg - Clinical Biochemical Geneticist Dr. S. Ferdinandusse - Clinical Biochemical Geneticist Dr. B.J.H.M. Poorthuis - Clinical Biochemist IEM |
| DNA diagnostics |
Dr. H.R. Waterham - Clinical Molecular Geneticist Dr. S. Ferdinandusse - Clinical Biochemical Geneticist |
Shipment of samples:
Follow the instructions described in the specific information for the required test and make sure that samples are labeled unambiguously. Sample(s) should be accompanied by a completed and signed "test request form" for metabolites, enzymes or DNA. For shipment, use the instructions and address label as shown at the end of the specific "test request form".
Note that sample receipt can only take place from Monday until Friday 2pm.
Shipping costs are the responsibility of the referring clinician and/or medical center. Our laboratory does not accept responsibility for shipping costs associated with samples sent to us. Note that this may include additional charges for custom clearings.
For prenatal testing please contact the laboratory before sending samples.