Myotonic Dystrophy (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MYOT

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7889

Synonyms

Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 Testing
Myotonic dystrophy genetic testing

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Acceptable

• EDTA (Microtainer)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

8

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Minimum Volume:
Paediatric: 1x 4mL EDTA (0.5 mL min vol.)
2x EDTA specimen required

Laboratory instruction:
WHOLE BLOOD
Transport at ROOM TEMP within 24-48 hours. If necessary refrigerate overnight and transport at room temperature next day.

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