RNA Extraction and Hold

Tube Type or Tissue = Yellow TopTube Type or Tissue = Lavender Top

Tube Type:

Blood or Bone Marrow

Test ID
LAB12501
EPIC Order
RNA Extract and Hold (LAB12501)
CPT Codes NA
Laboratory Molecular Genetics Laboratory
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 3mL blood (yellow top)ACD tube or 1mL blood (lavender top)EDTA tube or bone marrow, see Comments
Availability Routine:
RNA Extraction: Monday - Thursday
Turnaround Time 5 days
Reference Range N/A
Comments Prompt delivery of the sample is essential due to the instability of RNA.
For Friday collections specimens must be received in the laboratory by 4:00pm. It is critical, that samples are received within 72 hours of collection and preferably sooner. Additional information:

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 28, 2023

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514