Familial Mediterranean Fever Test | Austin Pathology

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Familial Mediterranean Fever

Alternate Names	FMF
Ordering Information	This test is referred to the Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW), Molecular Genetics Department. Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - est. $400.00 (as of 2022). Please obtain financial consent from the patient for this cost and attach the consent (Non-rebatable Financial Consent Form CHW) to the request form for testing to proceed.
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Blood
Container	9ml EDTA (purple)
Collection Instructions	Collect at room temperature
Additional Collection Instructions	Please collect 2 x EDTA (purple) tubes.
Minimum Adult Volume	20mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	3mL
Frequency	As required

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Test Code	MISCSO
Container ID	S, EWP, CM, SP, EW, CMS, ACD, CR, SWAB
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Additional (Storage) Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN REQUIRED - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
Transport Instructions	Transport at 4°C
External Laboratory	Molecular Genetics, The Children's Hospital Westmead