Methodology
DNA Sequencing
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
5 mL Whole blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in Sodium heparin (Green Top) or ACD-B (Gold Top). 2 mL bone marrow aspirate collected in EDTA (Lavender Top) tube also acceptable. Formalin-fixed , paraffin-embedded tissue block or 10 slides tissue submitted in a slide holder is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=7 Days; Refrigerated=7 Days; Frozen=Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Received Frozen.
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood, 0.5 mL Bone Marrow; 6 Slides
Minimum Test Volume
2 mL Whole Blood; 0.2 mL Bone Marrow
CPT Codes
81273
Revised
03-04-22
Initials
CL