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TP53 Predictive Test
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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 the Austin. Phone 9496 3027 Fax 9496 4385. Two separate samples are collected 15 minutes apart For each separate sample collect 1 x 9mL whole blood in EDTA tube. Label tube and paperwork with date and time, repeat 15 minutes later with second sample. |
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Laboratory
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Referred Test
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Specimen
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See collection instructions
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Container
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EDTA (purple)
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Additional Collection Instructions
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Two separate samples are collected 15 mins apart. FIRST SAMPLE A: Collect 1 x 9 mL whole blood in EDTA tube. Label tube and paperwork with date and time collected as well as the usual patient unique identifiers. A second sample is taken after 15 mins from the first sample. SECOND SAMPLE B: Collect 1 x 9 mL whole blood in EDTA tube. Label tube and paperwork with date and time collected as well as the usual patient unique identifiers. |
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Minimum Adult Volume
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None
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None
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Notes
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The two samples are processed in the referral laboratory on two separate days. |
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Frequency
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As required
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These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
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Test Code
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PFAM
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Storage Instructions
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Store at 4 deg C
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Additional (Storage) Instructions
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Do not centrifuge or separate. |
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Transport Instructions
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Transport at room temperature
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External Laboratory
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Pathology Department Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
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