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DFNB1 gene test (Blood)
Alternate Names
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Non-syndromic hearing loss, Connexin 26, Connexin 30, CX26, CX30, GJB2, GJB6 |
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Test Code
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MISCSO |
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Testing Laboratory
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Referred Laboratory |
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Specimen Type
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Blood |
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Container Type
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4 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED ![]() |
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Medicare Rebate
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No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf |
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Out of Pocket Costs
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Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. The cost for this test will depend on the testing method. Please confirm with referral laboratory.
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Ordering Information
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- |
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Collection Instructions
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Please collect 1 x DEDICATED 4 mL EDTA tube. |
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Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
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Storage Instructions
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Store ambient at room temperature |
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Testing Frequency
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As Required |
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Min Test Volume
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4mL |
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Add On Test Suitability
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Add ons for this test cannot be performed. |
Container ID
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EW |
CSR Instructions
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WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception
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Laboratory Instructions
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None |
External Laboratory
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Cytogenetic Lab, VCGS |
Accredited Test
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Yes |
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