Telomere Length Measurement


Abbrev Code:XMISC   
Order Code:LAB4909Order 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.   
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.
Associated Links:

Repeat D Requisition Form



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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