Apolipoprotein E Genotyping (Blood)

Referring Laboratory

LabPLUS - Diagnostic Genetics

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

Diagnostic Genetics

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

AEG

Test Code (Numeric Code)

3533

Laboratory Handling

Transport

Room Temperature

Sample Stability

Do NOT spin

Synonyms

Apo E

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Acceptable

• EDTA (Microtainer)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Additional Specimen Information

Sendaway to CHCH - WHOLE BLOOD EDTA - DO NOT SPIN - Room temperature - Put AHSND code in copy to box when registering

This test may be vetted by a pathologist.
The clinical information for the test must be clearly written on the request form. If clinical information is not provided, or does not provide sufficient justification for the test, the test may be declined.

Declined tests:
If a test is declined, the specimen will be held for a reasonable period (usually 3 weeks but dependant on the stability of the sample). Medical practitioners seeking approval for a declined test should email the on-call Chemical Pathologist (chemicalpathologist@adhb.govt.nz ), giving the patient's name and NHI number and the clinical justification for the test. If unable to email, call the on-call Chemical Pathologist via Lablink (09-3078995) and identify yourself as a doctor.

Contact Information