Lamin A/C Sequencing
Order Code: LAMINT
Epic Lab Code: LAB2473
Order Form: A-1a Molecular Pathology/Diagnostics or Epic Req
Molecular Pathology
6004 BT GH
384-9568
Specimen:
Whole Blood
Collection Medium:
Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA)
Minimum:
Adult minimum: 3 mL whole blood in lavender top (EDTA) tube. Children minimum: 2 mL whole blood in lavender top (EDTA) tube. Optional specimen type: Formalin Fixed paraffin embedded tissue; Fresh Frozen tissue. Testing on smaller volumes than those requested will be attempted. However, in some cases, small blood volumes may compromise the ability to perform testing.
Rejection Criteria:
Testing requires a dedicated collection tube.
Delivery Instructions:
Room temperature up to 24 hours. Refrigerate overnight, weekends and holidays.
Testing Schedule:
Weekly
Analytic Time:
21 days
Reference Range:
Normal
Methodology:
Sequence analysis of the coding region of the LAMIN A/C gene.
CPT Code:
83890, 83898(x7), 83904(x7), 83912; if paraffin block or fresh tissue is submitted, remove CPT code 83890 and add 83907.