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WHOLE EXOME SEQUENCING TRIO (RESTRICTED TO GENETICS)

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB3278    Geisinger Epic ID:  55179
Test Restriction:  ORDER LIMITED TO GENETICS, PED NEURODEVELOPMENT, NEUROLOGY

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Whole blood (preferred) or oral rinse (30-40 mL)


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
Sterile specimen container
Specimen required: 

2-5 mL EDTA whole blood (preferred) or oral rinse (30-40 mL) in container provided by GeneDx.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Ship ASAP to ensure quality DNA.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated.


Specimen stability: 

Refrigerated: 7 days



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  81415, 81416 x2
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Next Generation Sequencing
Synonyms: 

, WESTRI


Review Date:  12/05/2024

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