Medical College of Wisconsin and Children's Research Institute Developmental and Neurogenetics Laboratory (DNL)

The Developmental and Neurogenetics Laboratory (DNL) facilitates the rapid translation of scientific observations into clinical diagnostics through a joint effort between the Children's Research Institute, the Linda T. and John A. Mellowes Center for Genomic Sciences and Precision Medicine and the Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics (Division of Genetics).

The Developmental and Neurogenetics Laboratory (DNL) maintains CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) certification through CMS (Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services).

Developmental and Neurogenetics Laboratory Requisition Form (PDF)

• Origin of Request: Outside referring diagnostic laboratory
• Order Method: Review the Specimen and Collection Transport Guide and Complete the Test Requisition Form
• Payment Method for Services: DNL invoices referring diagnostic laboratory

Shipping and Billing Information

DNL Medical Director consultation necessary prior to ordering test. Ship overnight collected peripheral blood specimen in EDTA tube (2-4ml) with a refrigerator pack. Do not freeze!

The Developmental and Neurogenetics Laboratory does not bill third parties (e.g. insurance companies). The referring laboratory is responsible for obtaining payment from third parties. Our laboratory bills directly to referring laboratory for payment. Please provide complete institutional billing information within the Institution Contact section on the Test Requisition Form.

Test Requisition Form (PDF)

The Developmental and Neurogenetic Laboratory maintains CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) certification through CMS (Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services).

ID Number: 52D1043369

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Certificate of Compliance (PDF)

Key Contacts

Laboratory Director

Scientific Director
Ulrich Broeckel, MD

Laboratory Director
Rachel Lorier, BS