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General |
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| Clinical Use: | ||||||||||
| Availability: | Samples are tested on a Wednesday morning at Westmead Children's Hospital. Samples are only accepted if collected on a Tuesday morning and arrive at QEII CSRA by 10am. Samples must only be collected at SCGH or PCH sites before 0930am. |
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| Code: | TELM | |||||||||
| Handling Instructions (to laboratory): | Send sample ambient. | |||||||||
| Hyperlink: | https://www.rch.org.au/specimen-collection/Telomere_Length_Testing/ | |||||||||
| Reference Interval: |
Refer to report or laboratory |
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Collection Requirements |
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| Container: | Lithium Heparin, No Gel (DKGNLITH), | |||||||||
| Sample Type: | See container | |||||||||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 6mL | |||||||||
| Collection Instructions: | Samples can only be collected on Tuesdays and must be received at QEII CSRA by 10am on day of collection. Please contact QEII Sendouts department following collection - 6383 4074. Non-medicare rebateable item. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners must pay $500.00 upfront. |
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Processing Requirements |
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| Processing Instructions: | Do not centrifuge sample. | |||||||||
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| Stability: | 36 hours ambient | |||||||||
| Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): | Send sample ambient. Samples must be sent to Westmead on Tuesdays only. |
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Last Updated : 31-12-2025 09:59 |
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