Familial Hypercholesterolaemial Gene Panel (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

FAMH

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8852

Synonyms

APO B mutation analysis
FDB
FH
Hyperlipidemia
LDLR
PCSK9

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Screening for the FH gene panel is generally only indicated for patients with a total untreated cholesterol level >8mmol/L.

Laboratory instruction:
Whole blood, transport at room temperature.
If storing blood tube prior to delivery please refrigerate at 4'C (transport still at ambient temperature)

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