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Alternative Names:

Telomere Length

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

MISC I

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (without Gel)
EDTA 3 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

8 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

8 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Only by consult with Lab Haematology Registrar

MUST be approved by the laboratory haematology registrar on 90763075.

Request form can be obtained from Haem lab registrar or directly from leigh.perry@health.nsw.gov.au or Raja.Vasireddy@health.nsw.gov.au

Please collect by Tuesday midday for courier run to Westmead NSW. Testing only done Wednesday and must be on a fresh sample.

6-8mL Li-Hep if normal WCC, 10-15mL Li-Hep if WCC <2x10^9/L

1mL EDTA

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

See Reference Laboratory details below