Methodology
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
UCSD Clinical Genomics (UCSD CALM)
Epic ID
Other Genetic Test
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-5 mL Whole Blood or 1-3 mL Bone Marrow
Container Type
Lavender EDTA
Collection Instructions
Room Temp: 3 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days (Holding Samples Only); Frozen: Unacceptable (Indefinitely for extract DNA only)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp or Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 3 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days (Holding Samples Only); Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Severely clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens; Specimens that have been improperly collected, stored, or transported; Specimens collected in preservatives other than EDTA; ACD tubes are accepted, but EDTA is preferred; Serum or plasma; Specimens that have been frozen; Commingled specimens; Specimens in tubes that have been damaged or broken during transport; Specimens with insufficient volume for testing; Unlabeled or mislabeled specimens
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood or 3 mL Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Processing Instructions
Complete a UCSD Clinical Genomics requisition. Write in test (MRMYL) Rapid Myeloid Test. Submit with specimen room temp only to UCSD CALM Lab. If holding to send next day or after a weekend or holiday, store sample refrigerated and ship room temp.
Comments
Insurance authorization required prior to draw for Outpatients. MJ approval for inpatients.