Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Prader-Willi

Synonyms

PW methylation analysis

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

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

Pre Testing Requirements

Diagnostic testing requires Paediatrics, Neurology or Genetic Services referral.

Paediatric Specimen

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

Test Information

Department

Sendaway - Cytogenetics

Additional Information

Minimum Volume

4 ml EDTA. Paediatric 1.0 ml EDTA

Electronic Information

Registration Code

PWP

HL7 mapping code

$PW