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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Huntington's disease screen

Specimen Collection

Pre Testing Requirements

1. Diagnostic referrals for >55yrs requires referral through Genetic Services or Neurology.

2. All predictive and presymptomatic testing only through Genetics Services.

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

Referred Out

LAB_PLUS

Minimum Volume

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

Electronic Information

Registration Code

HDP

HL7 mapping code

$HD