Exome Sequencing

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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

Interpretation

Method

Whole Exome DNA Sequencing

Reference Range
See individual components
Guidelines

Ordering & Collection

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

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)
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
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.

Exome Full Test Panel Billing

LOINC
86205-2