Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Rett syndrome

Synonyms

MeCP2 gene

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

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

Pre Testing Requirements

1. Requires clear diagnostic referral through Paediatric Neurology or Genetic Services only.

2. Predictive/carrier testing through Genetic Services only.

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

RETTP

HL7 mapping code

$RETT