Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
MOLG
Test Code (Numeric Code)
7716
Laboratory Handling
Registration
Send to LabPlus Molecular diagnostics with a copy of the request form. Sample will be on-send to Invitae USA for testing once It has approved by our Chemical Pathologist
Laboratory
Send at room temperature
Sample Stability
24 to 48 hours at room temperature
Synonyms
Deafness panel
Turnaround Time
3 weeks
This test may be vetted by the laboratory. Please include relevant clinical information on the request form to ensure appropriate tests are approved. See the 'Clinical Information' section on the testing laboratory's test guide for more information on the indications for testing.
Specimen Type
- Buccal Swab
- Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred
- Please refer to Additional Information below
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Acceptable
- EDTA (Microtainer)
- Please refer to Additional Information below
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- EDTA (Microtainer)
Acceptable
- Please refer to Additional Information below
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Additional Specimen Information
Specimen: EDTA Whole blood OR Buccal Swab (DNA)
Buccal swabs or saliva collected using the ORAcollect kit.
Last updated: 13/11/2026