Ordering Recommendation
Order extraction of DNA from specimens for possible add-on testing at ARUP Laboratories. Extracted 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.
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
Compliance Category
Not Applicable
Note
DNA will be held for 6 months for possible add-on testing. Extracted DNA 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 |
---|---|---|
0050757 | DNA Extract and Storage | 8251-1 |
2001307 | DNA EXT Specimen | 31208-2 |
* 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
DNA Extraction and Storage