Fragile X (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Fragile X (Blood)

Alternate Names	Fragile X Syndrome NAD
Test Code	FRAGX
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	4 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x DEDICATED 4 mL EDTA tube. This test can share a tube with Microarray Analysis, if also requested.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store ambient at room temperature
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	4mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	EW
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in Room Temperature Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Cytogenetic Lab, VCGS
Accredited Test	Yes

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