Genomic DNA Extraction

Diagnostic Use

Isolation of high quality genomic DNA is required prior to many genetic tests.

Department

Genetics - Molecular Pathology

Delphic Registration Code

GDNA

Synonyms

DNA extraction (genomic)

Turnaround Time

7 days

Test Code

7327

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood
• Amniotic Fluid
• Tissue
• Chorionic Villus (CVS)

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

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Additional Specimen Information

Whole EDTA blood is the most common specimen type for DNA testing. However other sources of DNA are desirable in some cases. These include fixed or fresh tissue, cultured cells, chorionic villus, amniotic fluid, buccal cells or bladder cells. Please contact the laboratory to discuss specimen requirements.

Sample Delivery to Lab - Overnight or same day courier, ambient

Aliquot Instructions

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Sample Delivery to Lab - Overnight or same day courier, ambient

Test Method

Genomic DNA (including mitochondrial DNA) is isolated from blood, tissue, or cell suspensions using standard procedures.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$171.76 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

7327

Please note that DNA surplus to testing requirements is archived in the laboratory for quality control purposes.

Contact Information

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