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UDP Glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1) Genotyping (aka: TA Repeat)

Order Name UGT1A1
Test Number: 6905177
Revision Date 08/20/2018
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
UDP Glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1) Genotyping (aka: TA Repeat)
Polymerase Chain Reaction/Fragment Analysis  
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 5 mL (3 mL) Whole Blood EDTA (Lavender Top) Room Temperature
Instructions Notes: 3 mL whole blood OR two buccal swabs
Specimen Type: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube OR LabCorp buccal swab kit
Specimen Storage: Maintain whole blood specimen at room temperature for 7 days or refrigerated for 1 month, frozen for 2 years. Maintain buccal swabs at room temperature for 6 months.
Specimen Collection: Whole blood preferred. Collect specimen in a lavender-top (EDTA) or yellow-top (ACD) tube, or use a buccal swab kit. Ship whole blood specimen room temperature or frozen. Ship buccal swab collection kit room temperature.
Specimen Stability: Ambient: Whole blood 7 days, buccal swab 6 months, Refrigerated : Whole blood 1 month, Frozen: Whole blood 2 years
GENERAL INFORMATION
Expected TAT 5-7 days  
Performing Labcorp Test Code 511200 
Notes Labcorp Test Code: 511200
CPT Code(s) 81350
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