Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Friedreich ataxia
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
10th December 2024	Assay name	Freideich Ataxia	Friedreich ataxia
	Alternative names	MS FAGENE	MS FAGENE, Friedreich's ataxia FXN
	Volume (Adults)		3 mL
	Minimum/Paediatric Volume	5 mL	1 mL
	Preferred Container Type	EDTA 10 mL	EDTA 6 mL

Alternative Names:

MS FAGENE
Friedreich's ataxia FXN

Laboratory:

Human Molecular

Test Code:

FAGENE

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 6 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

3 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Monthly

External Laboratory:

NSW Health Pathology, (SSWPS) - Concord Hospital

Additional Notes: