Buccal Swab Collection Instructions: Collect tissue by rolling the Buccal Swab firmly on the inside of the cheek, approximately 20 times on each side, making certain to move the swab over the entire cheek. 4 swabs should be collected per individual. Allow swabs to air dry for 10-15 minutes at room temperature. Return the dry swabs to their plastic sleeves and send to the laboratory.
Unacceptable Conditions
Samples older than 72 hours.
Mislabeled samples: Samples must be labeled with at least two different patient identifiers, date & time of collection, and collector's name.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature - SEND THROUGH CENTRAL LAB SERVICES (Tube Station ID 2 or 22)
Minimum Required
Specimen Type
Amount
Blood (EDTA) OR
1ml (4ml if low WBC)
Buccal Swabs
4 Swabs
Phlebotomy Draw
Yes
Performing Lab
Immunogenetics Laboratory
Performed
Monday - Friday (8:00AM- 5:00PM)
Methodology
Next Generation Sequencing
Reported
6 days
LIS Mnemonic
GHRDR
GH345
GHDQA
GHDQB
GHDPA
GHDPB
Available STAT
Yes
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT Codes
81382
Collection
Collect
Specimen Type
Amount
Blood (EDTA) OR
4ml
Buccal Swabs OR
4 Swabs
Cord Blood
1ml
Specimen Preparation
Buccal Swab Collection Instructions: Collect tissue by rolling the Buccal Swab firmly on the inside of the cheek, approximately 20 times on each side, making certain to move the swab over the entire cheek. 4 swabs should be collected per individual. Allow swabs to air dry for 10-15 minutes at room temperature. Return the dry swabs to their plastic sleeves and send to the laboratory.
Unacceptable Conditions
Samples older than 72 hours.
Mislabeled samples: Samples must be labeled with at least two different patient identifiers, date & time of collection, and collector's name.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature - SEND THROUGH CENTRAL LAB SERVICES (Tube Station ID 2 or 22)
