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DNA TESTING - (B)
Test Code:
MD
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A gene or disease name must be provided. The "Reason for Test" area on the Molecular Diagnostic Lab Requisition must be completed.
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| Specimen Required: |
Blood: 8.0 mL
Pediatric Blood: 3.0 mL
Specimen must be kept at room temperature. Pediatric volume for infants only. DNA testing can also be performed on amniotic fluid (4 mL required) or cultured amniocytes. |
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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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