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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Myotonic Dystrophy Gene type 1

Recent changes for Myotonic Dystrophy Gene type 1
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
10th December 2024
Volume (Adults)

4 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume

5 mL

4 mL

Preferred Container Type

EDTA 10 mL

EDTA 6 mL

Processing Instructions

Do Not Centrifuge
Store at 4'C

Do Not Centrifuge

External Laboratory

Victorian Clinical Genetics Services, RC Hospital

PathWest - QE II Hospital

External Transport Instructions

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Send at ambient temperature

External Transport Instructions

This requst must be approved by the haematology registrar prior to sending

Notes

Please see link below for external laboratory requirements and costs

http://www.vcgs.org.au/pathology/sections/MolecularGenetics/?docid=52e429a4-7853-4b68-8efd-4d9924eff107

PathWest Pathology Details

Myotonic Dystrophy Gene type 1

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
Processing Instructions:Do Not Centrifuge
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
External Laboratory:PathWest - QE II Hospital
External Transport Instructions:Send at ambient temperature