Tryptase Gene Copy Number (Blood) Test

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Alternate Names	Alpha-tryptasemia, Alpha-tryptasemia Gene Test, HAT (hereditary alpha tryptasemia), Hereditary Alpha Tryptasemia Syndrome, TPSAB1/TPSB2 genotyping, Tryptase CNV Genotyping
Test Code	MISCSO, DRIMM
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	9 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $175.00 Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Ordering Information	Please discuss the clinical indications with the Immunopathologist on 03 9496 5119 (or via Baret Role Based Communicator, if internal) before requesting.
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1x DEDICATED 9mL EDTA.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store ambient at room temperature
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	3mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	EWL, EW
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Forward sample to the Heidelberg Laboratory, Sendouts. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in Room Temperature Sendout tub. Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department Confirm dispatch of sample with Immunopathologist prior to sendaway.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Immunology, PathWest Laboratory Medicine, Fiona Stanley Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes