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Telomere

Alternative Names:

Telomere Length

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

MISC I

Registration Instructions:

MISC I

MUST be approved by the laboratory haematology registrar on 90763075.

Requests for telomere length testing require an additional Westmead request form 'Telomere length measurment by FLOW FISH'. 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

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

External Transport Instructions:

Testing only done Wednesday and must be on a fresh sample.

PM or overnight courier run to Westmead Childrens Hospital - NSW.

ATTN: Raja Vasireddy/Leigh Perry

Haematology

Pathology Level 2

Children's Hospital at Westmead

Cnr Hawkesbury Rd &, Hainsworth St, Westmead NSW 2145