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Gene Specific Sequencing (LABCORP)
Test Code1231100296
Alias/See Also
LAB2155: Gene Specific Sequencing | LABCORP EAP: 482370
Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: PALE YELLOW (ACD) (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 10
Transport Temperature
Specimen: Whole blood or PurFlock buccal swab kit or Oragene Dx 500 saliva kit
Volume: 8.5 mL whole blood or PurFlock buccal swab kit or Oragene Dx saliva kit
Minimum Volume: 3 mL whole blood or PurFlock buccal swab kit or Oragene Dx saliva kit
Container: Yellow-top (ACD-A) tube or lavender-top (EDTA) tube or PurFlock buccal swab kit or Oragene Dx 500 saliva collection kit
Collection: Standard phlebotomyl follow PurFlock buccal swab kit or Oragene Dx 500 saliva kit collection instructions. Do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum 30 minutes prior to collection.
Special Instructions: The specific gene(s) to be analyzed must be indicated on the test requisition form. Failure to indicate the gene(s) will result in testing delays. Variants of uncertain significance (VUS) will be reported unless VUS opt out is indicated on the requisition. Test orders must include an attestation that the provider has the patient's informed consent for genetic testing.
Storage Instructions: Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerate at 4°C. Do not freeze.
Stability Requirements:
Temperature Period
Room temperature Whole blood: 14 days at room temperature or 30 days at 4C
Refrigerated
Frozen
Freeze/thaw cycles
Cause for Rejection:
Frozen or hemolyzed specimen; quantity not sufficient for analysis; improper container.
Report Available
LABCORP LAB STAT: 21 Days
Last Updated: June 28, 2023
