Referring Laboratory
LabPLUS - Diagnostic Genetics
Testing Laboratory
Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch HospitalDepartment
Diagnostic Genetics
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
MDNA
Test Code (Numeric Code)
5862
Laboratory Handling
Transport
Send directly to Christchurch
Synonyms
Mitochondrial DNA mutation, Kearns-Sayre Syndrome, Leigh Disease, MELAS, MIDD, NARP, Pearson Syndrome, MERRF
Specimen Type
- Whole Blood
Specimen Type
- Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
3
Additional Specimen Information
No Sample preparation is required
Place sample and a copy of form in the Christchurch ROOM TEMP container in the sendaways area in specimen services.
Specimen Reception
Canterbury Health Laboratories
Christchurch Hospital
Corner of Hagley and Tuams Street
Christchurch
Last updated: 01/09/2026