Spinocerebellar ataxia (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Spinocerebellar ataxia (Blood)

Alternate Names	SCA, SCA types 1 2 3 (Machado Joseph Disease), SCA type 6 (Ataxia), SCA type 7
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	4 mL EDTA (Purple Top)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Referral must be from a Neurologist.
Collection Instructions	-
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store ambient at room temperature
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	1mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	EW, EW, CR
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in Room Temperature Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department Contact Person: Dr Desiree du Sart :(03) 9841 6333/ VCGS Molecular Genetics Lab:(03) 8341 6275
External Laboratory	Cytogenetic Lab, VCGS
Accredited Test	Yes

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