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MT DNA Sequencing and Deletion Analysis (554)

Methodology

Next Generation Sequencing

Synonyms

MTDNA, Mitochondrial Genome

Specimen Type

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)

Container Type

Buccal Swab (preferred)

Collection Instructions

Instructions for buccal collection in kit

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Ambient-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 on outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.