Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Myotonic Dystrophy Gene type 1
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
10th December 2024	Volume (Adults)		4 mL
	Minimum/Paediatric Volume	5 mL	4 mL
	Preferred Container Type	EDTA 10 mL	EDTA 6 mL

Alternative Names:

MS DM1

Laboratory:

Human Molecular

Test Code:

MS DM1

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 6 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

External Laboratory:

PathWest - QE II Hospital

Additional Notes: