Haemophilia B genetic testing (Chorionic Villus)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Diagnostic Genetics

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

LMH

Test Code (Numeric Code)

4723

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

All samples should be forwarded to LabPlus at room temperature within 24 hours.

Synonyms

Haemophilia B

Turnaround Time

4 weeks

Specimen Type

  • Chorionic Villus (CVS)

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Plain(Microtainer)
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Plain(Microtainer)
  • Specimen Container

Additional Specimen Information

All samples referred for Haemophilia A genetic testing must be accompanied with information regarding the inheritance of this trait in the patient's family.
All prenatal samples referred for Haemophilia A genetic testing must be accompanied by maternal bloods for DNA extraction (collection details as below).
Prior work-up of the mutation within the relevant family is preferable before referring prenatal samples for analysis.
Keep samples at room temperature and forward them to Molecular Haematology section as soon as possible. Do not spin.

Last updated: 01/04/2026