Mitochondrial DNA (Urine)

Referring Laboratory

LabPLUS - Diagnostic Genetics

Testing Laboratory

Department

Diagnostic Genetics

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MDNA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

5862

Laboratory Handling

Transport

Send directly to Christchurch

Synonyms

Mitochondrial DNA mutation, Kearns-Sayre Syndrome, Leigh Disease, MELAS, MIDD, NARP, Pearson Syndrome, MERRF

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Specimen Container

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

30

Additional Specimen Information

No Sample preparation is required.

Sample must be collected in a sterile container

The Urine sample must be collected into a sterile container.

Place sample and a copy of form in the Christchurch ROOM TEMP container in the sendaways area in specimen services.

Specimen Reception
Canterbury Health Laboratories
Christchurch Hospital
Corner of Hagley and Tuams Street
Christchurch

Contact Information