Ordering Recommendation
Order extraction of RNA from specimens for possible add-on testing at ARUP Laboratories. Extracted specimens will be frozen and held for 6 months.
Mnemonic
RNA EXT
Methodology
RNA Extraction
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-3 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
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
Specimens must be received within 48 hours of collection due to lability of RNA.
Stability
Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
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.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
NA
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0040131 | RNA Extract and Storage | |
2014548 | RNA EXT Specimen |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
RNA Extraction and Storage