Telomere Length Measurement
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
| Methodology: | Flow-Fish | ||
| CPT Codes: | 88184 x1, 88185 x3, 88187 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | 2-Panel Assay - measurements on total lymphocyte and granulocyte population
6-Panel Assay - 2-Panel Assay PLUS measurements for B-cells, T-cells and NK cells Medical consultation with written evaluation by a hematopathologist to accompany the test results. |
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| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Wed; results are reported within 3 weeks. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Send sample in a STAT bag to East Bank Core Lab/Sendouts: Call Sendouts at 612-273-3711 to notify. Sample must arrive at testing laboratory within 2 days of collection. Indicate 2 or 6 panel telomere length measure on the physician-signed requisition. See Associated Links. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 10 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 5 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Indicate 2 or 6 panel testing on requisition. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship Mon-Wed overnight Fedex at room temperature to arrive within 48 hours of collection. |
| Stability: | 2 days at room temperature |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Repeat Diagnostics) |
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