Methodology
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Synonyms
MTDNA, Mitochondrial Genome
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Buccal Swab
Performing Lab
GeneDx
Epic ID
LAB04038
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
4 Weeks
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Buccal Swab preferred (2-4 mL Blood in Lavender EDTA tube also acceptable) Please collect buccal as some mutations can be missed in blood.
Container Type
Buccal Swab (preferred)
Collection Instructions
Instructions for buccal collection in kit. Please collect buccal as some mutations can be missed in blood.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp-Only
Processing Instructions
Submit a completed GeneDx requisition with specimen in GeneDx shipping box room temp Monday-Friday. Ok for Saturday Delivery.
Included Tests
MT DNA Seq & Del/Dup
Comments
Insurance authorization required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
81460, 81465
Revised
2/26/26
Initials
SA