Retinoblastoma to Impact Genetics
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Send Outs Misc Test |
| Methodology: | PCR | ||
| CPT Codes: | 11111 x | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 3-6 weeks. | ||
| Special Instructions: | U. S. Insurance information must be provided. All submitted samples must be labeled with at least two patient identifiers (i.e., name and date of birth) and a completed requisition form.
A signed informed consent in the patient's medical is required; the consent should not be sent to the laboratory. The link to the Genetic Testing Consent Form is provided as a convenience to the providers and genetic counselors. (See Associated Links.) |
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| Associated Links: | Genetic Testing Consent Form, Impact Genetics Requisition Form |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood or tissue |
| Optimal Volume: | 10 mL (adult); 5 mL (pediatric) |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2 mL (pediatric) |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) Alternate Containers: Container, Tissue, sterile, Yellow (ACD, Solution A) tube available from laboratory |
| Collection Instructions: | Blood collection: Collect 10 mL ,or 2-5 mL for pediatric patients, in purple EDTA or yellow ACD.
Tissue collection: Place fresh tissue in a sterile tissue culture media, such as RPMI or Alpha MEM with antibiotic added (100 U/mL penicillin and 100 ug/mL streptomycin) and seal container securely with parafilm. Do not freeze. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Frozen, hemolyzed or clotted specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store whole blood and tissue at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship overnight at room temperature. Sample must arrive at testing location within 5 days for collection of whole blood. Protect from temperature extremes. |
| Stability: | 5 days at room temperature for DNA testing. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Impact Genetics) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report |
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