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Test Code: mtDNA Preferred Name Mitochondrial DNA (VCGS only)

Results Avail After Hours:No

Urgent:2-4 weeks

Test Frequency:N/A

Routine:4-6 weeks

MBS Status:Medicare Item

Min. Re-Test Interval:N/A

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Test Tubes

Image	Specimen Type	Specimen Volume	Tube Type
	All patients	50mls	Urine 70 mL sterile container (yellow top)

COLLECTION NOTES

Note: Urine samples are NOT appropriate for mitochondrial deletion test and for POLG mutation testing. At least 4ml EDTA blood is
required for the deletion and POLG testing.

GENERAL NOTES

This test is for mitochondrial DNA testing on urine, and is sent to VCGS, Melbourne.

Note: Urine samples are NOT appropriate for mitochondrial deletion test and for POLG mutation testing. At least 4ml EDTA blood is
required for the deletion and POLG testing.