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Telomere Length Measurement

Tube Type = Gold Top

Tube Type

Test ID
LAB13800
EPIC Order
TELOMERE LENGTH MEASUREMENT
CPT Code(s)
6-Panel Assay:  88184, 88185x3
-or-
2-Panel Assay:  88184
Group/Individual Test
Individual
Laboratory
Cytogenetics
Tube Station
30
Specimen Routine:
5-10 mL blood/lavender EDTA tube; Do NOT refrigerate.
Availability Routine:
Reference Laboratory - RepeatDx
Turnaround Time 1-2 weeks
Comment
  • MONDAY - WEDNESDAY collection only
  • Sample must be RECEIVED in the Cytogenetics Laboratory by 4PM Wednesday for international shipping.   
  • Locations relying on a courier should only collect Monday or Tuesday or must make special arrangements for timely delivery.
  • Call the Cytogenetics Lab at 984-974-1790 with questions.

Reviewed by J. Carr on January 14, 2026

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