Karius Test KARIUS

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Karius Test

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Not Orderable

EPIC Order Name

Cell Free DNA Sequencing, Whole Blood (Karius)

Clinical Info

Must receive prior approval from Medical Leadership  and the Required Requisition sent with sample
Karius provides unique genomic insights by detecting microbial cell–free DNA (mcfDNA) circulating in the 
bloodstream from more than 1000 pathogens that cause infections.

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Volume

2 mL Plasma (0.7 mL min)

Container

Lavender Tup Tube and PPT Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Lavender Top Tube or PPT Tube
Specimen: 2 mL Plasma ( 0.7 mL min)
Specimen Preparation:  Separate from Cell within 24 hours of collection

Transport Instructions

Frozen

Specimen Stability

4 Days Room Temperature
Unacceptable Refrigerated
6 Months Frozen

Methodology

Quantitative Massively Parallel Sequencing

Days Performed

TAT: 4-7 Days

Performing Laboratory

Karius Laboratory

CPT

0152U
LOINC Code: 11502-2

PDM

245717

Result Interpretation

Forms

• Karius Requisition