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DNA Extract and Hold

GENOME EXT
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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.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is not New York state approved.

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

Methodology

Extraction

Performed

Varies

Reported

7-14 days

Reference Interval

N/A

Interpretive Data



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

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Components

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

DNA Extract and Hold