Microarray Analysis of Karyotype (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Microarray Analysis of Karyotype (Blood)

Alternate Names	Molecular Karyotype, SNP, SNP microarray
Test Code	MAA
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Lithium Heparin - No Gel (Green Top) 4 mL EDTA (Purple Top)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	This test must be ordered using signed paper request (not available via Cerner electronic order system).
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x EDTA tube and 1 x Lithium Heparin (no gel) tube. EDTA tube can be shared with Fragile X (if also requested), and lithium heparin not required (ONLY IF BLEED IS DIFFICULT).
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store ambient at room temperature
Testing Frequency	Monthly
Min Test Volume	1mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	EW, LH, SCF, CR, CRS
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	Molecular Genetics, VCGS
Accredited Test	Yes

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