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DNA Preparation & Storage (New test)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | ILCPP |
| Performed by | Immunogenetics & Transplantation Laboratory (ITL) |
| Method | Qiagen, EZ-1, Promega |
| Collection Instructions | Fill ACD tube completely. Obtain ACD tube from Specimen Receiving. If being collected with other HLA intermediate resolution typing such as HLA-B, HLA-C, HLA-DR, HLA-DQ, etc., 1 tube is sufficient for all tests. Collect additional samples if white blood cell (WBC) count is low (<1,000). For other specimens, contact ITL at 415-476-3887 |
| Container type | Yellow top (ACD) |
| Amount to Collect | 8.5 mL blood |
| Sample type | ACD anticoagulated whole blood Contact ITL at 415-476-3887 for other specimens such as amniotic fluid, bone marrow aspirate, buccal mucosa, cord blood, cultured cells, DNA, whole blood spotted on filter paper, etc. |
| Preferred volume | 8.5 mL blood For other specimens, contact ITL at 415-476-3887 |
| Min. Volume | 1 mL blood For other specimens, contact ITL at 415-476-3887 |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | WBC count too low (<1,000). For other specimens, contact ITL at 415-476-3387. |
| Processing notes | Keep sample at Room Temperature, DO NOT refrigerate or centrifuge For other specimens, contact ITL at 415-476-3887 |
| Normal range | |
| Stability | Room temperature 3 days. For other specimens, contact ITL at 415-476-3887 |
| CPT coding | N/A |
| Last Updated | 5/15/2013 10:06:43 AM |
| Entry Number | 1479 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667