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eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB3031
Test Information
DNA is held for 90 days. If you would like to retain the DNA past 90 days, a signed consent form for a DNA archive must be obtained and ordered.
Collection Information
Call Laboratory for specimens other than blood/bone marrow or if there are additional questions on collection containers.
Blood/Bone Marrow: At least 1mL (Lavender EDTA)
Tissue: Sterile Container
Buccal: Buccal Swab
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Marrow | Varies | LavBM | 1.0 | |
| Varies | Varies | SterCont-R | ||
| Swab | Varies | BucSwb-R | ||
| Blood | Varies | Lav4-R | 1.0 | |
| Blood | Varies | Lav6-R | 1.0 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerated at 4°C
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: Refrigerated: 7 days @ 4°C
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: N/A
Refrigerate: N/A
Frozen: N/A
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY HOLD |
Performing Lab Section
Molecular Pathology
Performing Lab(s)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)