Fragile X Test | Austin Pathology

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Fragile X

Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Blood
Container	EDTA (purple)
Collection Instructions	Collect at room temperature
Additional Collection Instructions	Optional sample if bloods cannot be collected: ORAcollect-DNA swabs can be picked up from the Austin Pathology collection centre, Monday - Friday 7am-5pm. Follow the collection instructions on the swab packaging. The patient is required to not eat, drink or smoke for 30 minutes before the test.
Minimum Adult Volume	3mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Notes	Enquiries can be made to the referral laboratory, ph: 03 8341 6258.
Reference Interval	This is a referred test. Please consult reference interval supplied with result.

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	FRAGX
Container ID	EW, CR, CRS
Opt. Specimen	Swab
Opt. Container	ORAcollect-DNA Swab
Storage Instructions	Store specimen at room temperature
Transport Instructions	Transport at room temperature
External Laboratory	Cytogenetic Lab, VCGS