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Laboratory Information

Test Name

RET proto-oncogene

Synonyms

Multiple Endorine Neoplasia Type 2,
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Specimen Collection

Pre Testing Requirements

Endocrinology or GHSNZ referral only.

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

Specimen delivery Ambient on day of collection. Refrigerate overnight or weekend then send ambient

Test Information

Department

Sendaway - Cytogenetics

Additional Information

Minimum Volume

4 ml EDTA. Paediatric 1 ml EDTA

Electronic Information

Registration Code

RETPP

HL7 mapping code

$RETP