Ordering Recommendation

Order to extract and hold DNA for add-on testing performed at ARUP Laboratories, including germline massively parallel sequencing (MPS), somatic MPS, or single-gene assays to detect somatic hotspot variants.

Mnemonic

GENOME EXT

Methodology

Extraction

Performed

Reported

7-14 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

Whole blood or bone marrow in yellow (ACD solution A or B) or lavender or pink (EDTA)

Specimen Preparation

Transport 2 mL whole blood (Min 1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Unacceptable Conditions

Serum or plasma; grossly hemolyzed or frozen specimens; saliva, buccal brush, or swab; FFPE tissue, Heparinized specimens

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval

N/A

Interpretive Data

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA-certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

DNA will be held for 12 months for possible add-on testing. Extracted DNA is used exclusively for ARUP testing involving germline massively parallel sequencing, or somatic massively parallel sequencing or single-gene assays detecting somatic hotspot mutations. Extracted samples will not be sent back to clients or forwarded to vendor laboratories.

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

N/A

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3005715 DNA Extract and Hold 8251-1
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Aliases

DNA Extract and Hold