Testing offered by Northwest Clinical Genomics Laboratory

General Information

Lab Name
Lab Code
616
Description

The Northwest Clinical Genomics Laboratory is contained within the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DLMP). Refer inquiries (regarding sample requirements, available testing, ordering information, preauthorization, etc.) directly to NCGL at the numbers listed below or refer to the website. Do not contact the Lab Medicine resident on-call.

Northwest Clinical Genomics Laboratory:

Website: http://uwcpdx.org/nw-clinical-genomics-laboratory/

Phone: 206-543-0459

Toll Free: 866-820-3073

Genetic Counselors: 206-543-5464

Fax: 206-616-1899

Synonyms
Exome Sequencing, NCGL, Northwest Clinical Genomics Laboratory
Components

Interpretation

Reference Range

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Varies
Collection

10 mL blood in LAVENDER TOP (EDTA) tube

Additional specimen types, including saliva and DNA, are accepted. Refer to the Northwest Clinical Genomics Laboratory website for collection requirements.

Quantity
Requested: 10 mL whole blood (EDTA)
Minimum: 5 mL whole blood (EDTA) [Pediatric minimum: 2 mL]

Processing

Receiving Instructions

SPS, do not log in.

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