Exome Sequencing
General Information
- Lab Name
- Exome Sequencing
- Lab Code
- EXOME
- Epic Ordering
- 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
Interpretation
- Method
Whole Exome DNA Sequencing
- Reference Range
- See individual components
- Guidelines
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
Processing
- Processing
UW SPS: Do not log – forward to the Refrigerated pass-through bin
NWH, Fred Hutch, all other SPS: Send to UW SPS
Performance
- LIS Dept Code
- Genetics (GEN)
- 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: 206-598–0304
Lab email: cgateam@uw.eduTel (EXOME only): 206-543-0459
Manager
Joe Bernal
Genetic Counselors
Angela Jacobson, MS, LGC
Sandra Coe, MS,LGC
Dru Leistritz, MS, LGC(EXOME testing only)Variant Review Scientist
Ankita Jhuraney, PhD
Sarah Paolucci, MA, MS, LGC
Catherine A. Darcey, MSc
Daniel W. Serber, PhD, MS, LCGCFaculty
Jillian Buchan, PhD, FACMG
Runjun Kumar, MD, PhD
Christina Lockwood, PhD, DABCC, DABMGG
Brian Shirts, MD, PhD
Abbye McEwen, MD, PhD
Colin Pritchard, MD, PhD
Vera Paulson, MD, PhD
Eric Konnick, MD, MS
He Fang, PhD - Frequency
- Available STAT?
- No
Billing & Coding
- CPT codes
- Billing Comments
The Northwest Clinical Genomics Laboratory offers full insurance pre-authorization services along with genetic counseling services. See the website for more information.
- LOINC
- 86205-2