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Test Code 5424256 TRUGRAF - BLOOD GENE EXPRESSION TEST

Test ID

1239002323

Specimen Requirements

Collection Requirements Whole blood collection kit
Shipping / Handling Instructions Collect (2) whole blood in a PAXgene Blood RNA Tube. Tube must be completely full to maintain proper ratio of blood to anticoagulant. During blood collection, the tube must remain upright and vertically, held below the patient’s arm. Allow at least 10 seconds for blood collection and ensure blood has stopped flowing prior to removing from the collection device.
Regarding order of draw: If the PAXgene Blood RNA Tube is the only tube to be drawn, a small amount of blood should be drawn into a “Discard Tube” prior to drawing blood into the PAXgene Blood RNA Tube. Otherwise, the PAXgene Blood RNA Tube should be the last tube drawn in the phlebotomy procedure.
For best results, a 21G or 22G needle is advised. Slower fill times may be observed when using a smaller gauge needle.
After venipuncture, it is critical to mix tubes thoroughly by gently inverting the tube 8-10 times end-over-end immediately after collection.
PAXgene Blood RNA tubes are stable at room temperature for up to 72 hours, at refrigerated temperature for up to 5 days, or frozen >5 days.
Ship samples Monday-Friday. Friday shipments must be labeled for Saturday Delivery.
Can be shipped ambient for next day arrival Monday-Friday, when received within 48 hours of collection.
If shipping refrigerated, samples must be received within 5 days; if shipping frozen and samples should be frozen within 5 days and shipped on dry ice.
Please call 1-844-TRUGRAF for questions regarding specimen instructions or testing.
Ship specimens FedEx Priority Overnight® to:
Transplant Genomics Inc.
46774 Lakeview Blvd
Fremont, CA 94538

Causes for Rejection
Specimens beyond their acceptable length of time from collection as listed in the specimen handling, or specimen types or containers other than those listed.

Container Type

Laboratory Container Default Temperature Minimum Volume
VIRACOR-IBT LABORATORY TRUGRAF COLLECTION KIT Yes Refrigerated 10.0

Performing Section

VIRACOR-IBT LABORATORY

Components

Component Name Component ID LOINC Code
SEE SCANNED RESULT 1813000
BLOOD GENE EXPRESSION TEST 1239003396