Transthyretin Mutational Analysis (Blood)

Referring Laboratory

LabPLUS - Diagnostic Genetics

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

Diagnostic Genetics

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

DGCH

Test Code (Numeric Code)

5061

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Put AHSND in copy to code when registering.

Sample Stability

Please don't centrifuge or freeze the EDTA blood tube.

Synonyms

Familial Amyloidotic Polyneuropathy (FAP): TTR sequencing

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Acceptable

• EDTA (Microtainer)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5

No of Samples Required

3

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Microtainer)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Additional Specimen Information

This genetic test needs nucleated cells. Please don't centrifuge or freeze the EDTA blood tube.

If storing blood tube prior to delivery please refrigerate at 4 degrees (transport still at ambient temperature).

Paediatric Specimen Requirements: 0.5 mL EDTA (minimum)

This genetic test needs nucleated cells. Please don’t centrifuge or freeze the EDTA blood tube.
If storing blood tube prior to delivery please refrigerate at 4 degrees (then transport at ambient temperature).

Contact Information