Lactase Persistence Gene Test | Austin Pathology

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Lactase Persistence Gene

Alternate Names	MCM6 (Lactase Genotype), Lactose Intolerance gene, LPG (Lactase Persistence Gene)
Ordering Information	Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $75.00 Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Blood
Container	9ml EDTA (purple)
Collection Instructions	Collect at room temperature
Additional Collection Instructions	Please collect DEDICATED EDTA tube. An absolute minimum of 500 µL is required for this test. Paediatric tubes must be full. Buccal swabs are also acceptable, if blood sample is not able to be collected.
Minimum Adult Volume	500uL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	500uL

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Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	MISCSO
Container ID	S, EWP, CM, SP, EW, CMS, ACD, CR, SWAB
Opt. Specimen	Saliva Swab
Opt. Container	ORAcollect-DNA Swab
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Transport Instructions	Transport at 4°C
External Laboratory	Sonic Genetics, Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology