Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Marfan syndrome

Synonyms

FBN1 gene

Specimen Collection

Pre Testing Requirements

Genetic Health service referral required

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

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

Electronic Information

Registration Code

MAR

HL7 mapping code

$MAR