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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Muscular dystrophy screen

Synonyms

Duchene muscular dystrophy,
Becker muscular dystrophy,
Dystrophin

Specimen Collection

Pre Testing Requirements

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

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

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 1ml EDTA (Purple)

Electronic Information

Registration Code

MDP

HL7 mapping code

$MD