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Laboratory Information

Test Name

Adrenoleukodystrophy (X link)

Synonyms

ABCD1 gene
ALD

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

4 ml EDTA Whole blood. Do not centrifuge or freeze.

Pre Testing Requirements

1. Diagnostic: Neurology, Metabolic or Genetic Services only. 2. Cascade: Genetic Services only

Paediatric Specimen

4 ml EDTA Whole blood. Do not centrifuge or freeze.

Test Information

Department

Sendaway - Cytogenetics

Test Availability

Mon -Fri, 0800-1630

Laboratory Turnaround Time

13 weeks

Method

Sendaway - Refer to external testing laboratory report

Additional Information

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Referred Out

LAB_PLUS

Minimum Volume

4 ml EDTA. Paediatric 0.5ml EDTA

Electronic Information

Registration Code

ALDX

HL7 mapping code

$ALDX

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