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Unit Code 81801:
Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy (DRPLA) Gene Analysis

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Specimen Required

"Molecular Genetics - Congenital Inherited Diseases

Patient Information Sheet" (Supply T521 or see Special

Instructions) is required for all orders. If not ordering electronically,

please submit the above information sheet along with a "Molecular

Genetics Request Form" (Supply T245) with the specimen.

 

Specimen must arrive within 96 hours of draw.

 

Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) or a yellow-top

(ACD) tube(s), and send 2 mL of EDTA or ACD whole blood

in original VACUTAINER(S). Invert several times to mix blood.

Forward unprocessed whole blood promptly at ambient temperature.

Transport Temperature

Ambient\Refrig OK\Frozen NO

Reject Due To

No specimen should be rejected.  If specimen not received at

appropriate temperature or in wrong anti-coagulant, please

include note to lab.  If questions, contact lab.

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed

Tuesday; 2 p.m.


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