DNA and RNA storage Test | Austin Pathology

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DNA and RNA storage

Laboratory	Molecular Diagnostics - Genetics
Specimen	Blood Bone Marrow
Container	EDTA (purple)
Collection Instructions	Collect at room temperature
Additional Collection Instructions	4ml Bone Marrow or 2 x 4ml EDTA Whole Blood Instructions for: Metropolitan Collection Centres DO NOT COLLECT AFTER MIDDAY FRIDAY OR AT ALL ON SATURDAY. DO NOT COLLECT AFTER MIDDAY THE DAY BEFORE A PUBLIC HOLIDAY. Instructions for: Regional Collection Centres DO NOT COLLECT ON FRIDAY OR SATURDAY. DO NOT COLLECT THE DAY BEFORE A PUBLIC HOLIDAY. Must be delivered to Austin Pathology within 48 hours of collection.
Minimum Adult Volume	None
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	As required

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Test Code	ASDNA
Container ID	CMOL, CMOLS, EWL, EW
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Additional (Storage) Instructions	Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place tube in Molecular storage tub for 'ASDNA' in CSR walk-in fridge.
Transport Instructions	Transport at room temperature
Laboratory Notes	Instructions for: Regional and Metropolitan Specimen Receptions If request is from a doctor at the Austin Clinical Genetics Unit, please code ACGU instead.