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BRCA Mutation Detection Tests
Alternate Names
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Breast Cancer Mutation Detection |
Ordering Information
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This test can only be ordered by Doctors from either the Family Cancer Centre or the Genetic Health Service. Patients need to be referred to the Genetics Clinic at Austin Health. Phone (03) 9496 3027 fax (03) 9496 4385. |
Laboratory
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Referred Test |
Specimen
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Blood |
Container
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9ml EDTA (purple) EDTA (purple) |
Additional Collection Instructions
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Two separate samples are collected 15 minutes apart. For each separate sample collect 1 x 9mL EDTA tube. Label tube and paperwork with date and time, repeat 15 minutes later with second sample. |
Minimum Adult Volume
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18mL |
Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None |
Frequency
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As required |
These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
Test Code
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PFAM |
Container ID
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EW, EWL, CMOL, ORA, SL, CAS, CFT, CFTS, HIS, FORM |
Storage Instructions
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Store specimen at room temperature |
Additional (Storage) Instructions
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Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions
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Transport Instructions
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Transport at room temperature |
External Laboratory
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Pathology Department, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre |