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Laboratory Information

Test Name

Calcium channelopathy 1A

Synonyms

Calcium channelling gene in Myotonia congenita.
Timothy Syndrome
LQT8

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

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

Pre Testing Requirements

Cardiac Inherited Diseases Group (CDIG) or GHSNZ referrals 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

6 weeks

Method

Sendaway - Refer to external testing laboratory report

Uncertainty of measurement

Refer to report

Additional Information

For more information about this test, including collection and handling instructions, please click on the following links:

Cardiac Inherited Disease Group CIDG contact details

Genetic Health Service NZ contact details click here

LabPlus test information click here

Referred Out

LAB_PLUS

Minimum Volume

4 ml EDTA. Paediatric 0.5 ml EDTA

Electronic Information

Registration Code

CACNAP

HL7 mapping code

$CACNA

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