Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for TP53 Mutation (Sendaway Test)
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Alternative Names:

Tumour Protein 53 Mutation

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

TP5

Medicare rebatable:

Registration Instructions:

Haematology registrar / Haematologist approval prior to dispatch

Refer to https://www.austinpathology.org.au/test-directory/1781 for molecular pathology request.

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

20 mL

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Do Not Centrifuge
Store at Room Temperature

Store at 4'C if there is a delay in sending sample.

External Laboratory:

Austin Pathology

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Only if single gene tp53 is requested. If full pan haem panel is required, this would need to be discussed with the Haematologist/Lab Reg

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