Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR); Fragment Analysis
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
UCSD Clinical Genomics
Epic ID
LAB00135
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
5-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-5 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Yellow (ACD), Soultion A
Collection Instructions
Collect Monday-Friday before 1200. It is not recommended to collect on weekends or holidays. IF WBC is low, must call UCSD Immunogenetics 858-657-5776 for an adequate draw amount. Whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable. RCH BMT Transplant Department must submit a completed UCSD Immunogenetics requisition with specimen to lab.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 3 Days; Refrigerated: 1 Week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole blood
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole blood
Processing Instructions
Submit a completed UCSD Immunogenetics requisition with specimen room temp Monday-Friday before 1400. Deliver to UCSD the same day as collected. If specimen is received without a completed UCSD Immunogenetics requisition, contact RCH BMT Coordinators at x3676.
CPT Codes
81265
Revised
06-04-17
Initials
SL