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DNA Extraction and Hold (New test)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | DNAX |
| Performed by | Molecular Diagnostics |
| In House Availability | Run daily, Monday through Friday, day shift only |
| Method | DNA Extraction |
| Collection Instructions | Do not collect sample in heparin. Keep sample refrigerated for overnight or longer storage. For UCSF Samples (from remote sites) Click here for sample collection instructions For NON-UCSF Samples Click here for Requisition form & Account set-up instructions. Note we only do institutional billing. |
| Container type | Lavender top preferred, Yellow top (ACD) or Blue top (citrate) acceptable |
| Amount to Collect | 3 mL blood |
| Sample type | Whole blood |
| Preferred volume | 2 mL blood |
| Min. Volume | 1 mL blood |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Unabeled, QNS, clotted samples. Samples collected in heparin |
| Normal range | |
| Additional information | Samples will be held for 30 days. If no testing is ordered within that time frame, the sample will be discarded. For questions, contact the molecular diagnostics laboratory at 514-8488. |
| CPT coding | 83891 |
| LDT or Mod FDA? | Yes |
| Last Updated | 3/24/2013 7:30:56 PM |
| Entry Number | 1432 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667