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Clinical System Name
Miscellaneous Test
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Lavender/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 3.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.4 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Unfrozen specimen received at Karius more than 96 hours after draw; specimen with incomplete or improper separations of plasma; specimen collected in expired tube; specimen with fewer than 2 patient identifiers on the tube.
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage Location: CPA -20 freezer, Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Transport sample frozen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| EDTA Plasma | Room Temp |
96 h |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable | |
| Frozen (-20 C) |
6 m |
Performing Laboratory
Karius Laboratory
Specimen Receiving
975 Island Dr.
Suite 101
Redwood City, CA 94065
Phone Number: (866) 452-7487
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Daily | 3 - 4 d |
Methodology
Method: Microbial cell-free DNA sequencing
Analytical Volume: 0.7 mL EDTA Plasma
Limitations:
CPT Codes
0152U
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Karius Test |
| Reference Test Number: | N/A |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday via FedEx Priority Overnight. For frozen specimens, call Karius to request shipping labels for dry ice shipments. Karius accepts saturday deliveries. |