CPT Codes

81403 for each variant

Synonyms

  • Custom Mutation

Test Includes

Analysis of custom DNA variants using Sanger sequencing.

Performing Laboratory / Facility

UCLA Medical Center Clinical Laboratory (CHS)

Performing Section

Molecular Pathology

Availability

Monday through Friday, 0700-1700

Turnaround Time

14 days from receipt of specimen in performing lab

Comment

can order additional variants

Specimen Type

Blood, Bone marrow, Buccal swab, Saliva, Extracted DNA (must be extracted by CLIA-certified laboratories or laboratories meeting equivalent requirements)

Container

Whole Blood and Bone Marrow - Lavender/EDTA
Saliva Collection Tube
Extracted DNA - Sterile container

Volume

Whole Blood - 4mL
Bone Marrow - 4mL
Buccal Swab - 2 Swabs
Saliva - 1 Collection Tube
Extracted DNA - 300ng

Minimum Volume

Whole Blood - 1mL
Bone Marrow - 1mL
Buccal Swab - 2 Swabs
Saliva - 1 Collection Tube
Extracted DNA - 100ng

Shipping and Handling Instructions

Transport specimen at room temperature.

Causes for Rejection

Clotted specimen
Improperly labeled specimen
Broken tube
Test Information

CPT Codes

81403 for each variant

Synonyms

  • Custom Mutation

Test Includes

Analysis of custom DNA variants using Sanger sequencing.

Performing Laboratory / Facility

UCLA Medical Center Clinical Laboratory (CHS)

Performing Section

Molecular Pathology

Availability

Monday through Friday, 0700-1700

Turnaround Time

14 days from receipt of specimen in performing lab

Comment

can order additional variants
Specimen Collection and Handling

Specimen Type

Blood, Bone marrow, Buccal swab, Saliva, Extracted DNA (must be extracted by CLIA-certified laboratories or laboratories meeting equivalent requirements)

Container

Whole Blood and Bone Marrow - Lavender/EDTA
Saliva Collection Tube
Extracted DNA - Sterile container

Volume

Whole Blood - 4mL
Bone Marrow - 4mL
Buccal Swab - 2 Swabs
Saliva - 1 Collection Tube
Extracted DNA - 300ng

Minimum Volume

Whole Blood - 1mL
Bone Marrow - 1mL
Buccal Swab - 2 Swabs
Saliva - 1 Collection Tube
Extracted DNA - 100ng

Shipping and Handling Instructions

Transport specimen at room temperature.

Causes for Rejection

Clotted specimen
Improperly labeled specimen
Broken tube
Result Interpretation