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
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 6 months for possible add-on testing.
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CPT Code(s)
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0050757 | DNA Extract and Storage | 8251-1 |
2001307 | DNA EXT Specimen | 31208-2 |
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