Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Long QT syndrome

Specimen Collection

Pre Testing Requirements

Cardiac Inherited Disease Group (CIDG) or GHSNZ referrals

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

Diagnostic Use Or Instructions

 

 

 

Additional Information

Minimum Volume

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

 

Electronic Information

Registration Code

LQTP

HL7 mapping code

$LQT