UDP Glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1) Genotyping (aka: TA Repeat)
Order Name
UGT1A1
Test Number: 6905177
Revision Date 08/20/2018
Test Number: 6905177
Revision Date 08/20/2018
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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UDP Glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1) Genotyping (aka: TA Repeat)
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Polymerase Chain Reaction/Fragment Analysis |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| 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 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 5-7 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 511200 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 511200 |
| CPT Code(s) | 81350 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |