Lamin A/C Sequencing, Whole Blood

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.