Test ID: SPCID
Specimen Source Identification
Method Description 
Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference
A panel of microsatellite markers that recognize highly variable regions of human DNA is used in a polymerase chain reaction-based assay to compare the genotype for the specimen in question with that determined from DNA isolated from patient specimens of known identity. The 12 markers tested include D7S484, D13S158, D10S197, D14S70, mycl, D21S1252, D8S262, D17S250, D15S1002, D16S520, D2S2368, and D6S441.(Sano K, Takayanagi K, Kaneko T, et al: Application of short tandem repeat of genomic DNA and mitochondrial DNA for identification of mixed-up tissue specimens. Pathol Int 2000;50:1-6)
Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed Outlines the days and times the test is performed. This field reflects the day and time the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time required before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means assays are performed several times during the day.
Monday, Wednesday; 10 a.m.
Analytic Time Defines the amount of time it takes the laboratory to setup and perform the test. This is defined in number of days. The shortest interval of time expressed is "same day/1 day," which means the results may be available the same day that the sample is received in the testing laboratory. One day means results are available 1 day after the sample is received in the laboratory.
5 days
Maximum Laboratory Time Defines the maximum time from specimen receipt at Mayo Medical Laboratories until the release of the test result
11 days
Specimen Retention Time Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded
Whole Blood: 2 weeks (if available) Extracted DNA: 3 months
Performing Laboratory Location The location of the laboratory that performs the test
Rochester
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