RNA Extraction and Storage
Ordering Recommendation
Order to extract and hold RNA for add-on testing performed at ARUP Laboratories. Extracted specimens will be frozen and held for 6 months. Extracted RNA is used exclusively for ARUP testing and will not be sent back to clients or forwarded to vendor laboratories.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Whole blood or bone marrow in lavender (EDTA).
Whole Blood: Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 3 mL)
Bone Marrow: Transport 3 mL bone marrow. (Min: 1 mL)
Whole blood and bone marrow: CRITICAL REFRIGERATED. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Specimens must be received within 48 hours of collection due to lability of RNA.
Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
RNA Extraction
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Not Applicable
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Not Applicable
Note
RNA will be held for 6 months for possible add-on testing. Extracted RNA is used exclusively for ARUP testing and will not be sent back to clients or forwarded to vendor laboratories.
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
NA
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
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0040131 | RNA Extract and Storage | |
2014548 | RNA EXT Specimen |