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General
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Clinical Use:
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Genetic testing, differential diagnosis, predictive testing and prenatal testing.
DM1 by PCR and Southern blot, DM2 exclusion testing only (Southern blot not done). |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation.
Patient must be referred by Genetic Services of WA: (08) 64581525.
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. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| DMPK1/DMPK2, Myotonic Dystrophy, |
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Code:
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GMDT1/GMDT2 |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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EDTA (LAVENDER), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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4mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Non-medicare rebateable item. Please contact testing laboratory for current pricing. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Store sample at room temperature.
Do not centrifuge sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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4mL |
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Stability:
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72 hours ambient |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Molecular Genetics |
Diagnostic Genomics |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4243 |
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Last Updated : 26-09-2023 08:54 |