LARGE DNA Sequencing
| Order Code: | LARGE |
| Epic Lab Code: | LAB7509 |
| Order Form: | A-1a Miscellaneous Request or Epic Req |
Molecular Pathology
6004 BT GH
384-9568
6004 BT GH
384-9568
Specimen:
Peripheral Blood, Muscle Biopsies, Cell Culture
Collection Medium:
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| Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA) |
Minimum:
Adult Minimum: 3 mL blood in lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Children Minimum: 2 mL 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.
Children Minimum: 2 mL 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 for up to 24 hours, then refrigerate
the whole blood if it is necessary to be held overnight,
or weekends, or holidays.
Testing Schedule:
Weekly
Turn Around
Time:
21 days
Reference Range:
Normal
Methodology:
PCR followed by sequence analysis of the coding regions of the LARGE
gene.
CPT Code:
83890, 83898 x14, 83904 x14, 83912