Exome Sequencing
General Information
- Lab Name
- Exome Sequencing
- Lab Code
- EXOME
- Epic Name
- Exome Sequencing
- Description
See Northwest Clinical Genomics Laboratory website for more information.
For comparator sample(s), order Exome Sequencing Comparator [EXCOMP] in conjunction with Exome Sequencing [EXOME].
- Synonyms
- Extracted DNA, Saliva, Whole blood (EDTA tube)
- Components
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Code Name EXRES Exome Sequencing Result EXCOM Comments for Exome Lab EXOPA Preauthorization Status
Interpretation
- Guidelines
- Method
Whole Exome DNA Sequencing
- Reference Range
- See individual components
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Blood, saliva, cultured cells
- Collection
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BLOOD is the Preferred Specimen drawn in a lavender top tube (EDTA):
Adults: 5-10cc
Children: 3-5cc
Infants: 2-3cc
If necessary, whole blood may be stored up to 5-7 days in the refrigerator before shipping.SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:
Saliva (Oragene kit) or DNA extracted from blood, saliva, amniocytes, or fibroblasts (minimum 5ug) are also acceptable. If there are difficulties with arranging for laboratory blood draw and shipment, please contact the laboratory for saliva collection or blood tube kits. - Handling Instructions
SPS specimen handling:
Whole blood sample: store in the refrigerator
Cultured amniocytes/chorionic villi: store at room temperature. Call the Genetics lab upon receipt (206)598-7021.
Extracted DNA: store in the refrigeratorSaliva: store at room temperature
Any other samples contact the Genetics Lab.
Processing
- Receiving Instructions
UW SPS: Log and forward to Genetics
NWH, Fred Hutch, all other SPS: Send to UW SPS
- Misc Sendout
Performance
- Lab Department
- Genetics(GEN)
- Frequency
- Available STAT?
- No
- Performing Location(s)
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UW-MT Genetics Attention: Genetics Lab
Clinical lab, Room NW220
University of Washington Medical Center
1959 NE Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195Tel: 206-598–6429 M–F (7:30 AM–4:00 PM)
Fax: 206-616-4584
Lab email: cgateam@uw.eduTel (EXOME only): 206-543-0459
Faculty
Jillian Buchan, PhD, FACMG
Runjun Kumar, MD, PhD
Regina Kwon, MD, MPH
Christina Lockwood, PhD, DABCC, DABMGG
Abbye McEwen, MD, PhD
Colin Pritchard, MD, PhD
Vera Paulson, MD, PhD
Eric Konnick, MD, MS
He Fang, PhD
Billing & Coding
- LOINC
- 86205-2
- Billing Comments
The Northwest Clinical Genomics Laboratory offers full insurance pre-authorization services along with genetic counseling services. See the website for more information.