Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Diagnostic Genetics
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
DGEN
Test Code (Numeric Code)
4218
Laboratory Handling
Transport
Both the patient and control samples are to be sent to Wellington Regional Genetics Laboratory via Sub60 courier on Monday morning.
Sample Stability
24 hours from collection
Synonyms
Fanconi's Anaemia
Turnaround Time
1 week
Please contact Wellington Regional Genetics Laboratory for the TAT.
Specimen Type
- Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
4
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
4
Pre-testing Requirements
If the White cell count is below the normal reference range, an additional lithium heparin tube is required.
Additional Specimen Information
Patient and control samples to be arranged by the requesting clinician.
All specimens must be collected on Monday mornings only, and must reach LabPlus no later than 10am to be in time for the courier.
Please contact the laboratory before, and on the morning of the collection to arrange for laboratory staff to pick up the sample.
Specimens must be accompanied by a referral form clearly stating:
* Clinical details
* Test required (MMC test for Fanconi anaemia).
* Patient ID: including name, date of birth and sex.
* Control ID: must include the date of birth and sex.
* The date and time of collection (also written on all collection tubes).
Control Sample:
A control sample is required to assist with the validation of the results.
* Specimen must be de-identified
* From an unrelated person , sex and age matched as close as possible.
* Collected at the same time as the patient specimen.
* The control person must be healthy with no haematological disease .
Last updated: 23/03/2026