| Laboratory: | Genomics |
| Test Name: |
HUNTINGTON DISEASE (HD) - (B)
Test Code:
MD
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| Clinical Information: |
Testing to confirm diagnosis must be ordered by a Medical Geneticist or Neurologist.
Testing for asymptomatic patients can only be ordered by a Medical Geneticist who sees patients for pre- and post- counselling. For more information see: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookshelf/br.fcgi?book=gene&part=huntington |
| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
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| Specimen Required: |
Blood: 8.0 mL
Specimen must be kept at room temperature. |
| Referral: |
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
An interpretive report will be sent.
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| Availability: |
Within 6 Weeks
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| More Information: |
Do NOT centrifuge. Specimen is forwarded to Health Sciences Centre - MS5 for analysis. Store and ship specimens at room temperature. Specimens sent for Molecular tests are not to be used for other tests (ie. CBC).
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