Test Code: Spinat Preferred Name Spinocerebellar ataxia gene testing
No
External
4 weeks
Non-medicare Item
N/A
Test Tubes
| Image | Specimen Type | Specimen Volume | Tube Type |
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Blood (adult) | 6 mL | 2x EDTA 3 mL whole blood (Lavender top) |
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Blood (paediatric) | 3 mL | EDTA 3 mL whole blood (Lavender top) |
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Blood (neonatal) | 3 mL | EDTA 3 mL whole blood (Lavender top) |
COLLECTION NOTES
This volume of blood is sufficient for a complete ataxia screen.
