Testing offered by Collagen Diagnostic Laboratory

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General Information

Lab Name
Lab Code
375
Epic Name
Collagen Lab Testing
Description

The Collagen Diagnostic Laboratory (CDL) offers genetic testing for familial aneurysm syndromes, osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), Marfan syndrome, several forms of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and other connective tissue disorders. The CDL is housed within the UW Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.

EPIC Ordering:

  • Test Name: Collagen Lab Testing
  • Order Code: CDLPATH
  • For orders submitted electronically via EPIC, a separate test requisition form is requested
  • Please specify test to be performed (Arterial Aneurysm Panel, OI, EDS, Marfan Syndrome, etc.) in the comments section

Questions? Please contact the CDL directly:

  • Email: cgateam@uw.edu
  • Phone: 206-598-1149
  • Genetic Counselors: 206-543-5464
  • Fax: 206-221-2662
  • Additional Information: http://www.uwcdl.org

Disorders tested may include: Familial Aneurysm, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Caffey Disease, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome. Refer to the CDL website for full details.

Synonyms
Byers Lab, CDL, CDLPATH, Center for Precision Diagnostics, COL1A1/2, COL3A1, Collagen Diagnostic Lab, Collagen Screening, CPDx, CRTAP & LEPRE1 Sequencing, Familial Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, FISH, Genomic DNA sequencing, Laboratory for Precision Diagnostics, LPDx, Marfan's Syndrome, TGF-beta receptor, TGFBR1, TGFBR2, Transforming Growth Factor Beta Receptor
Components

Interpretation

Reference Range

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Varies
Collection

7 mL blood in LAVENDER TOP (EDTA) tube

Other sample types are accepted. Refer to the Collagen Diagnostic Lab website for collection requirements.

Handling Instructions

Shipment Instructions:

Ship sample overnight to:

Collagen Diagnostic Laboratory
UW Medical Center
Attention: Genetics and Solid Tumors
1959 NE Pacific Street, Room NW 220
Seattle, WA 98195-7655
Phone: 206-543-0459

Ship via express carrier (such as FedEx, UPS or DHL)

Do NOT bill Recipient (the Collagen Diagnostic Laboratory)

Do NOT send specimens for weekend or U.S. holiday delivery

All specimens should be appropriately packaged to avoid crushing, breakage or leakage. Send at room temperature. Requisition Forms MUST accompany all specimens. If specimens for more than one individual are being submitted, please make sure that each specimen and Requisition Form is clearly marked with the patient’s name.

International Samples: An import permit is not required by the USDA in order to ship a sample to the CDL from outside the continental United States. However, to ensure that the sample arrives quickly, you may want to contact your international courier for clarification. Often, indicating that the enclosed cells or DNA are for clinical diagnostic testing and that have no commercial value will expedite shipment.

Quantity
Requested: 7 mL whole blood (EDTA)
Minimum: 5 mL whole blood (EDTA) [Pediatric minimum: 2 mL]

Processing

Receiving Instructions

SPS, do not log in.

HMC, UW-NW, FHCC: Forward samples to UW-MT for transport to CDL.

UW-MT:

  • Create an entry in the "Pass-through" binder.
  • Alert CDL to new specimens using the phone number on the accompanying requisition.
  • Place sample(s) in the room temperature pick-up bin.
  • Result the pending LABUND (if ordered).

Stability: Maintain and transport samples at ambient temperature. Whole blood is stable for up to 14 days refrigerated.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Frequency
Available STAT?
Performing Location(s)
Other University of Washington Laboratory for Precision Diagnostics (LPDx)
206-543-0459

1959 NE Pacific St.
HSB H-561
Seattle, WA 98195

Formerly known as the Center for Precision Diagnostics (CPDx). Includes the following laboratories:

  • Collagen Diagnostic Laboratory
  • Northwest Clinical Genomics Laboratory
  • Clinical Flow Cytometry Laboratory
  • Clinical Cytogenomics Laboratory

Billing & Coding