MORL Screening Methodology
Targeted Sanger sequencing and/or next generation sequencing for detection of copy number variants previously identified in a family member on OtoSCOPE® panel testing.
(SEND ONLY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SAMPLE TYPES) :
- 5µg DNA suspended in ≥ 50µl elution buffer
- minimum concentration 50ng/µl
- A260/A280 1.8-2.0
- 3-5 cc EDTA Whole Blood
- room temperature
- Saliva
- DNA Genotek, ORAGene Discover, OGR-500
- Buccal Swabs
- at least 4 swabs
- DNA Genotek, OraCollect, OCD-100
- Whole Blood Sample Stability for DNA extraction
- EDTA Whole Blood is stable for 7 days at room temperature and 4 months in the refrigerator
- Saliva Collection Kits and Buccal Swabs Sample Stability
- Per the manufacturer for samples collected following the instructions provided with kit/swabs: OGR-500 saliva collection kits are stable at room temperature for several years and OCD-100 buccal swabs stable up to 80 days. Both of these kits can be shipped at room temperature.
- Labeled with the sample type AND patient’s name, DOB, MRN and sex
- Room temperature (DO NOT FREEZE)
- Samples may be refrigerated if delivery is delayed
- Shipping and receiving dock closed on weekends and holidays
- Deliveries accepted Monday - Friday
Provide a pedigree, audiograms, clinic notes regarding hearing loss and temporal bone imaging studies (if performed).
The Clinical Diagnostics Service of the Molecular Otolaryngology and Renal Research Laboratories is a Joint Commission-approved CLIA-accredited diagnostic laboratory.