Extraction of DNA prior to storage or molecular testing.
Department
Genetics - Molecular Oncology
Delphic Registration Code
MONC
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
1x EDTA (Lavender) dedicated to Genetics
Registration
Send to MONC.
Turnaround Time
3 days
Test Code
6886
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Bone Marrow
Tissue
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Acceptable
Pottle
RPMI (Bone Marrow)
Additional Specimen Information
4 ml peripheral blood in EDTA (if white cell count is known to be low please send at least 12 ml), 1-3 ml bone marrow aspirate in EDTA or RPMI (contains anticoagulant), fresh tissue in saline or RPMI.
Aliquot Instructions
Test Method
DNA is extracted from blood or tissue for storage or analysis by molecular methods.
