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Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, TP53 Sequencing and Deletion/Duplication (92560)

Methodology

DNA Bait Capture, Long Range Polymerase Chain Reaction, Next Generation Sequencing, Microarray

Synonyms

Li Fraumeni,P53

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano

Epic ID

Other Genetic Test

Lab Test Days

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Standard TAT

14-21 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

2-5 mL Whole Blood

Container Type

Lavender (EDTA)

Collection Instructions

Whole blood collected in an ACD Solution A (yellow-top) tube is also acceptable.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 14 Days (preferred); Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable

Test Volume Required

5 mL Whole Blood

Minimum Test Volume

2 mL Whole Blood

Comments

Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. MJ approval needed for Inpatients. Appropriate initial genetic test for Li-Fraumeni syndrome. Include report of results for family member with known BRCA muation, if available.