Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for PMP22 deletion (MLPA)
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Alternative Names:

PMP22 loss

Laboratory:

Human Molecular

Test Code:

MISC MS

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 6 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Monthly

External Laboratory:

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology

Additional Notes:

MBS item - 73294

Analysis of the PMP22 gene for constitutional genetic abnormalities causing peripheral neuropathy, either as:

a) diagnostic studies of an affected person; or

b) studies of a relative for an abnormality previously identified in an affected person

Fee: $230.95 Benefit: 75% = $173.25 85% = $196.35