Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Huntington's disease screen

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

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

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.

Paediatric Specimen

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

Test Information

Department

Sendaway - Cytogenetics

Additional Information

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

Genetic Health Service NZ contact details click here

 LabPlus test information click here

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