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DNA Extraction and Storage
0050757
Ordering Recommendation

Order extraction of DNA from specimens for possible add-on testing. Specimens will be frozen and held for 6 months.

Mnemonic
DNA EXT
Methodology
Extraction
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-7 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
Submit With Order
ARUP Consult®
Disease Topics
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
 
Collect
Lavender (EDTA) OR bone marrow (EDTA). 
Specimen Preparation
Do not freeze. Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL) OR Transport 3 mL bone marrow. (Min: 1 mL) 
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. 
Unacceptable Conditions
 
Remarks
 
Stability
Ambient: 1 day; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: Unacceptable 
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data


Note
DNA will be held for 2 months for possible add-on testing.
CPT Code(s)
81479
Components
Component Test Code*Component Chart NameLOINC
0050757DNA Extract and Storage8251-1
2001307DNA EXT Specimen31208-2
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