Cystic Fibrosis gene testing

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REQUESTING AND COLLECTING

Ordering:
Relevant clinical history on request form please.

Collection:
2 x EDTA dedicated whole blood tubes (purple top).
Container(s):
EDTA (5 mL purple-top) - Required

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Reference Intervals:
See individual report or contact testing laboratory for information.

Laboratory:
Referred to: Genetics, PaLMS (9926 7784)
Synonyms:
CF

Delta F508

Lab Website:
PaLMS
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERRING LABORATORIES
Handling and
Store and transport whole blood at 4°C. Sample must be no more than

3 days old. Please send copy of red cell indices results with sample.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING AT SYDPATH
SydPath Handling:
SPRO: No processing required. Place in Sendaway basket in SPRO

fridge.
Mnemonic:
BCHEM

GEcode:
DNS

SydPath
Chemical Pathology
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Date Published: Monday, 5 July 2010

Reference intervals and availability data is for general guidance only. For specific details contact laboratory or see specific patient reports.

Database managed by Dr Graham Jones at SYDPATH. For questions, comments or suggestions please call via 8382-9100 or e-mail on gjones@stvincents.com.au.