Short Tandem Repeat Analysis for Specimen Identification, Blood
Test Mnemonic
STRIDPB
CPT Codes
- 81265 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- STR
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mL | Blood, peripheral | EDTA (Lavender) | Ambient | Ambient or Refrigerated | Aliquots are not accepted. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mL | Blood, peripheral | ACD A or B (Yellow) | Ambient | Ambient or Refrigerated | Aliquots are not accepted. |
| 4 mL | Blood, peripheral | Lithium heparin PST (Lt. Green) | Ambient | Ambient or Refrigerated | Aliquots are not accepted. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
2 days per week
Turnaround Time
7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) | |
| Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) |
Special Info
Aliquots are not accepted.