Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

LDL receptor mutation

Synonyms

LDL receptor mutation screening for familial hypercholesterolaemia
Familial hypercholesterolaemia
LDLR

External Price (excl. GST)

831.33

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.

Test Information

Department

Sendaway - Cytogenetics

Additional Information

Before ordering genetic test please see Screening-for-Familial-Hypercholesterolemia.pdf guidelines

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

Canterbury Health Laboratory test information

Minimum Volume

4 ml EDTA. Paediatric 0.5 ml EDTA

Electronic Information

Registration Code

LDLRP

HL7 mapping code

$LDLR