UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Bernard-Soulier Syndrome Sequence Analysis
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BSSSA / HCBSSSA
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| CPT Code(s): |
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81479
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| Methodology: |
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PCR followed by Direct Sequencing
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Testing will be sent to an approved reference laboratory.
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Routine: Approximately 1 month.
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Specimen Requirements
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Blood
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Preferred: Lavender top
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 5 mL
Pediatrics: 3 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Whole Blood
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220). Transport with coolant pack if coming from outreach location.
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Ambient: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Not acceptable
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Interpretation
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Glycoprotein Ib/IX sequencing
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