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RNA Extraction and Storage

RNA EXT
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Time Sensitive

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

This test is not New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Whole blood or bone marrow in lavender (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation

Whole Blood: Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 3 mL)
Bone Marrow: Transport 3 mL bone marrow. (Min: 1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Whole blood and bone marrow: CRITICAL REFRIGERATED. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks

Specimens must be received within 48 hours of collection due to lability of RNA.

Stability

Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

RNA Extraction

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Not Applicable

Reference Interval

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

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.

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Hotline History

Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
05/15/2023
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N/A

CPT Codes

NA

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0040131 RNA Extract and Storage
2014548 RNA EXT Specimen
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Aliases

RNA Extraction and Storage