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MEN1 DNA Sequencing Test
Test Code901139
CPT Codes
81405<br>Restricted Client Code
Preferred Specimen
8 mL whole blood collected in two EDTA (lavender-top) tubes
Minimum Volume
6 mL
Instructions
Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form.
Higher blood volumes ensure adequate DNA quantity, which varies with WBC, specimen condition, and need for confirmatory testing.
Note: Hemolysis may compromise DNA recovery and integrity after 48 hours.
Higher blood volumes ensure adequate DNA quantity, which varies with WBC, specimen condition, and need for confirmatory testing.
Note: Hemolysis may compromise DNA recovery and integrity after 48 hours.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 10 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
DNA Sequencing • Polymerase Chain Reaction
Setup Schedule
Set up: Varies; Report available: 14-28 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Detects mutations in the coding sequence of MEN1.
