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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Cystic fibrosis CFTR genotype

Synonyms

CF
CF screen

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

4 ml EDTA (Purple) Whole blood. Do not centrifuge or freeze.

Paediatric Specimen

4 ml EDTA (Purple) Whole blood. Do not centrifuge or freeze.

Sample Delivery to Lab

Ambient on day of collection. Refrigerate overnight or weekend then send ambient

Test Information

Department

Sendaway - Cytogenetics

Additional Information

Minimum Volume

4 ml EDTA(purple). Paediatric 0.5 ml EDTA(Purple)

Electronic Information

Registration Code

CFP

HL7 mapping code

$CF