Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Muscular dystrophy screen

Synonyms

Duchene muscular dystrophy,
Becker muscular dystrophy,
Dystrophin

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

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

Pre Testing Requirements

1. Diagnostic referrals from Neurology or Genetic Health Service NZ.

2. Predictive/carrier testing referrals from Genetic Health Service NZ

Paediatric Specimen

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

Test Information

Department

Sendaway - Cytogenetics

Additional Information

Minimum Volume

4ml EDTA (Purple). Paediatric 1ml EDTA (Purple)

Electronic Information

Registration Code

MDP

HL7 mapping code

$MD