Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Screen (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MENS

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7253

Synonyms

MENS 2A
MENS 2B

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Acceptable

• EDTA (Microtainer)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

8

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

3x EDTA Specimen required

Collection instructions:
Sample collection on Monday - Thursday only.
Paediatric - 1 x 4 mL EDTA suitable.
Complete LabPlus Molecular Genetics Forms.

Laboratory instruction:
Send to Molecular Genetics LabPlus within 24 – 48 hours.
WHOLE BLOOD. Store overnight at 4’C, transport at room temperature.
Photocopy the request form and send with the computer generated form to LabPlus

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