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Von Willebrand Genetic Mutation
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Referral for testing is usually by a Haematologist, Clinical Geneticist or Obstetrician. Contact the laboratory for details. Genetic studies for von Willebrand Disease are only performed on selected patients shown to have von Willebrand Disease by factor VIII bioassays. |
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Availability:
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Code:
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VWGM |
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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 (LAV9), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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5mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Non-medicare rebateable item. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners must pay $720 upfront. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Please contact FSH or QEII Coagulation departments prior to ordering test. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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Stability:
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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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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
SA Pathology-IMVS |
(08) 8222 3000 |
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Last Updated : 14-10-2020 15:05 |