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TP53 Predictive Test (Blood)

Alternate Names
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Test Code
PFAM
Testing Laboratory
Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type

Blood

Container Type

9 mL EDTA (Purple Top)

Container Image
Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

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, ph:(03) 9496 3027 or fax:(03) 9496 4385.

Collection Instructions
  • 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.
Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store ambient at room temperature
Testing Frequency
None
Min Test Volume
None
Add On Test Suitability

Contact Molecular Diagnostics - Genetics on 03 9496 5657 to confirm add on suitability.

Container ID
EW, EWL, CMOL, ORA, SL, CAS, CFT, CFTS, HIS, FORM
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
Pathology Department, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Accredited Test
Yes