Cystic Fibrosis Gene (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CFG

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7455

Synonyms

Cystic fibrosis: CFTR gene analysis

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Minimum Volume:
Adults: 4 ml EDTA
Children: 0.5 ml EDTA

Laboratory instruction:
Room Temp. Whole Blood.
If storing blood tube prior to delivery please refrigerate at 4 degrees (transport still at ambient temperature).

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