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Telomere Length Measurement (Repeat Dx)-994

Pathologist approval required.

Test info

Test name:

Telomere Length Measurement (Repeat Dx)

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Limitations:

Restricted to patients that are candidates for a bone marrow transplant at U of M

Specimen

Specimen type:

Whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 10mL

Volume:

10 mL

Minimum volume:

5 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately after collection, mix tube thoroughly by gentle inversion, 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting
Samples should be collected Mon - Wed only
Samples must reach Central Lab by noon

Processing instructions:

Do not spin
Submit original tube

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 10mL

Alternate collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL x2

Alternate transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL x2

Required forms/information:

Repeat Dx requisition

Transport and stability:

Ambient - 24 hours

Performance

Performing lab:

Repeat Dx (via UMP Outreach); R-NX

TAT:

3 weeks

Method:

Flow-Fish

Clinical and Interpretive info

Billing

CPT codes:

88184
88185
88187

Tracking

Date created:

07/02/2025

Review date:

07/02/2025