Viral Identification (LABCORP)

Test Code

1231100571

Alias/See Also

LAB9418: Viral Identification | LABCORP EAP: 186025

CPT Codes
87253x1

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: STERILE CONTAINER (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A

Transport Temperature

Specimen Type: Container: Whole blood: Lavender-Top (EDTA) Tube; Oral swab: OCD-100 DNA Genotek device ONLY; Extracted DNA: Sterile screw capped vial Storage: Not Available Special Instructions: Testing referred to Medical Neurogenetic LLC MNEGA#NGS501 Specimen Collection: Draw blood into EDTA tube, Collect swab specimen per guidelines in kit; Transfer extracted DNA into sterile screw capped tube. Method: NUCLEAR GENE SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE VARIANT AND SMALL INDEL SEQUENCING ASSESSMENT: Genomic regions of interest are selected using a custom capture reagent for target enrichment (Twist Bioscience) and sequenced via the Illuminar Novaseq 6000 next generation seq Stability Room Temp: Blood: 5 days Swab: 60 days DNA: 30 days Refrigerated: Blood: 5 days Swab: 60 days DNA: 30 days Frozen: Blood: Do NOT Freeze Swab: 60 days DNA: Indefinite

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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