Mitochondrial DNA Panel (Sendout)

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General Information

Lab Name
Lab Code
659
External Test Id
2010
Description

Test Information: This test includes 36 common mitochondrial DNA mutations in 17 mitochondrial genes. These mutations have been associated with Cardiomyopathy, CPEO, Deafness and/or diabetes, Kearns-Sayre Syndrome, Leigh/Leigh-like, LHON, MELAS, MERRF, Mitochondrial DNA multiple deletions syndrome, NARP, Pearson Marrow/Pancreas Syndrome. For a full list of mutations included in this test, refer to the Baylor Genetics website (link below).

Ordering Requirements: To order this test, complete the Baylor Genetics Mitochondrial Requisition. On page 4 of 10, under Mitochondrial (mtDNA) Mutation Screens, select test 2010: Advanced mtDNA Point Mutations and Deletions by Massively Parallel Sequencing (BCM-MitomeNGS℠).

Forms & Requisitions
Synonyms
Leber, Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuroretinopathy, Leigh Syndrome, LHON, MELAS, MERRF, NARP
Components

Interpretation

Method

NGS

Reference Range
Ref. Range Notes

An interpretive report will be provided.

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

3-5 mL blood in LAVENDER TOP (EDTA) Tube

Forms & Requisitions
Handling Instructions

Outside Laboratories:

  • A completed Baylor Genetics Mitochondrial Requisition must accompany all orders. On the UW requisition, write #659: Mitochondrial DNA Panel under "Other Requests."
  • Store and transport whole blood at room temperature. Samples >2 days old should be refrigerated. Expedite transport to UW-MT to ensure that samples arrive at Baylor within stability.

Stability: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: Unacceptable.

Quantity
Requested: 5 mL
Minimum: 3 mL

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Store and transport whole blood at room temperature. If shipment is delayed, store refrigerated.

Login: GSEND1-;ROOM TEMP

  • GSNDT1: BAYMIR
  • GSTYP1: WB
  • GTRSQ1: ;Advanced mtDNA Point Mutations & Deletions by MPS (Baylor Test 2010)

Sendouts:

  • Baylor Test: 2010.
  • A completed Baylor Genetics requisition must accompany all submissions.
  • Ambient samples must arrived at Baylor within 2 days of collection. If shipment is delayed, send sample refrigerated.

Stability: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: Unacceptable.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Frequency
Turnaround Time: 28 days
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
Sendout Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories, LLC
800-411-4363

2450 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77021

Billing & Coding

Billing Comments

CPT: 81479