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MELAS 3243 Mutation (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

MEL

Registration Instructions:

Clinician and patient must sign the consent form available from the link below:

https://www.svhm.org.au/ArticleDocuments/1798/MtDNA%20Requisition%20form%20V19b%202018.pdf.aspx?embed=y

Specimen Types:

Blood
Hair

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

12 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Three (3x) collection tubes required

EDTA Tube 4 ml x 3

Testing may also be performed on Hair (must include hair follicles) and Muscle biopsy samples. There is a $165 charge for this test. For interstate and international patients there is a $350.00 non-rebateable fee

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Store at Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

External Laboratory:

Melbourne Neuromuscular Research Institute

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

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