Test Entry - Detail
FAP Genetic Testing


General
  Clinical Use: Genetic testing, differential diagnosis, disease surveillance, family planning and prenatal testing.
  Availability: 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.
 
  Code: GFPO
  Handling Instructions (to laboratory): Send sample ambient.
  Hyperlink:
  Reference Interval:
Not Applicable


Collection Requirements
  Container: EDTA (LAVENDER),  
  Sample Type: See container
  Minimum Collection Volume: 4mL
  Collection Instructions:


Processing Requirements
  Alternate Containers:
  Processing Instructions: Store sample at room temperature.
Do not centrifuge sample.
  Minimum Assay Volume: 4mL
  Stability: 72 hours ambient; Indefinitely once extracted and frozen
  Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): Send sample ambient.


Testing Locations
  Performed at:
Section Department Site Contact Phone
Molecular Genetics Diagnostic Genomics QEII Medical Centre 6383 4243


Last Updated : 07-10-2020 11:14