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Laboratory:

Genomics

Test Name:

DNA TESTING - (B)

Test Code: MD

Clinical Information:

A gene or disease name must be provided. The "Reason for Test" area on the Molecular Diagnostic Lab Requisition must be completed.

Collection Devices:

Preferred Device:	2 - EDTA 4 mL NO GEL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection EDTA 4 mL NO GEL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson & Company Catalogue #: 367861
Alternate Device:	6 - Microtainer(s) - EDTA, NO GEL (0.5 mL) to fill line Microtainer(s) - EDTA, NO GEL (0.5 mL) to fill line Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson & Company Catalogue #: 363706

Specimen Required:

Blood: 8.0 mL

Pediatric Blood: 3.0 mL

Specimen must be kept at room temperature. Pediatric volume for infants only. DNA testing can also be performed on amniotic fluid (4 mL required) or cultured amniocytes.

Referral:

Requisition:

_SH Molecular Diagnostic Lab Test Requisition (R250-10-09)

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