Telomere Length Measurement (Johns Hopkins)-994
This test is restricted to Allina Health Genetic Counselors.
See other limitations below.
Test info
Telomere Length Measurement (Johns Hopkins)
994
LAB994
MSO
John Hopkins
Telomere length measured by flow cytometry and FISH.
- Must be collected at an Allina Health metro hospital Mo - We only, before 10:00 am
- Exceptions require prior pathologist approval
- Required submission form must be submitted with all specimens
- Non-Allina facilities must work directly with the outside lab for this test
Specimen
Must be collected at an Allina Health metro hospital Mo - We only, before 10:00 am
ACD Whole Blood (adults)
18 mL
12 mL
Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting
- Do not spin
- Send original tube
- Send ambient overnight (same day is preferred)
Yellow ACD-solution A (ACD-A) vial/tube
EDTA Whole Blood (infants)
3 mL (Infants)
Lavender (EDTA) vial/tube - 4 mL
Ambient - 72 hours
Refrigerated - NO
Frozen - NO
Ship Monday - Thursday only
- Specimens received >72 hours
- Refrigerated or frozen specimens
Performance
Johns Hopkins Medical Laboratories (LAB23526); R-NX
14 - 21 days
Flow Cytometry
Clinical and Interpretive info
Billing
88182
No
Tracking
07/31/2023
10/10/2025
01/31/2024