Whole Exome Sequencing Panel

DESCRIPTION – it is a laboratory process that is use to determine the nucleotide sequence primarily of the exonic regions of an individual’s genome and related sequence

TEST CODE – NA1415

METHODOLOGY – next generation sequencing (NGS)

TURN AROUND TIME – 35 days

PATIENT PREPARATION –

COLLECT – lavender (EDTA) or yellow (ACD solution A or B). Peripheral blood is required

SPECIMEN PREPARATION – transport 3 ml whole blood of patient specimen, maternal specimen and paternal specimen

STORAGE/TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE – refrigerated

STABILITY – ambient: 72 hours; refrigerated: 1 week

MRP – 75000

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – clinical history is mandatory