Exome Sequencing

General Information

Lab Name

Exome Sequencing

Lab Code

EXOME

Epic Ordering

Exome Sequencing

Description

For comparator sample(s), order Exome Sequencing Comparator [EXCOMP] in conjunction with Exome Sequencing [EXOME].

Synonyms

Extracted DNA, Saliva, Whole blood (EDTA tube)

Components

Method

Whole Exome DNA Sequencing

Reference Range

See individual components

Guidelines

Specimen Type: Blood, saliva, cultured cells
Collection: 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: UW SPS: Do not log – forward to the Refrigerated pass-through bin

NWH, Fred Hutch, all other SPS: Send to UW SPS

LIS Dept Code

Genetics (GEN)

Performing Location(s)

UW-MT	Genetics Attention: Genetics Lab Clinical lab, Room NW220 University of Washington Medical Center 1959 NE Pacific Street Seattle, WA 98195 Tel: 206-598–6429 M–F (7:30 AM–4:00 PM) Fax: 206-616-4584 Lab email: cgateam@uw.edu Tel (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

Frequency

Available STAT?

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.

Exome Full Test Panel Billing
LOINC: 86205-2