Determination of a clinical diagnosisIdentification of gene implicated in genetic diseaseRecurrence risk assessment
Specimen Sources
Blood, ArterialBlood, CapillaryBlood, Central LineBlood, Venous
Specimen Types
Blood
Container
Lavender Top Tube
Collection Instructions
Container/Tube: Lavender Top Tube Specimen: 2 - 5 mL Whole Blood Important Information GenomeSeqDx includes concurrent evaluation of the nuclear genome and mitochondrial genome using two separate assays. Separate result reports will be issued for the nuclear genome analysis and the mitochondrial genome analysis .Family member samples being submitted for trio testing should be labeled with the name and date of birth of the person whose sample is contained in the tube, as well as the date of collection. To ensure that family members are linked properly and in a timely manner, be sure to provide the following information on the test order and Sample Info Card submitted with the sample: Family member Name Family member Date of Birth Patient's Name Patient's Date of Birth Family member's relationship to patient Family member samples MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 3 WEEKS. Ordered test codes may require modification, if indicated family member samples are not received. A change in the ordered test will impact billing, including prior benefits investigations.
