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Alternative Names:

Karyotype
G-banded karyotype

Laboratory:

Molecular

Test Code:

CHA

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Registration Instructions:

This request must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to testing.

1 x LH or Salivary Kit

Specimen Types:

Blood
Saliva

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (without Gel)
Salivary Kit

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Do Not Centrifuge
Store at Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

Victorian Clinical Genetics Service

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature

This requst must be approved by the haematology registrar / pathologist prior to sending

Additional Notes:

Please see link below for external laboratory requirements

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form