Test Entry - Detail

McArdle Disease (PYGM)


General
  Clinical Use: Genetic testing, differential diagnosis, carrier testing and prenatal testing.
  Availability: Samples are tested Monday-Friday.
Prenatal diagnosis must be arranged prior - please contact laboratory well in advance of sample collection date.
Molecular Genetics reports are issued in hardcopy to requesting doctor only.
  Aliases/Synonyms: GSDV,   Muscle Glycogen Phosphorylase Deficiency,   Muscle Glycogen Storage Disease Type 5,   PYGM,  
  Code: GRBDM
  Handling Instructions (to laboratory): Send sample ambient.
  Hyperlink:
  Reference Interval:
Not Applicable


Collection Requirements
  Container: EDTA (LAV9),  
  Sample Type: Blood; Extracted DNA
  Minimum Collection Volume: 2mL
  Collection Instructions:


Processing Requirements
  Alternate Containers:
  Processing Instructions: Store sample at room temperature.
  Minimum Assay Volume: 2mL
  Stability: 1 week ambient
  Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): Send sample ambient.


Testing Locations
  Performed at:
Section Department Site Contact Phone
Neurogenetics Diagnostic Genomics QEII Medical Centre 6383 4219


Last Updated : 08-10-2020 08:01