Unit Code 84366:
Galactosemia Gene Analysis (6 Mutation Panel)
Specimen Required
"Molecular Genetics - Biochemical Disorders Patient
Information Sheet" (Supply T527 or see Special Instructions)
and documentation of enzymatic studies 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. An "Informed Consent Form for DNA Testing" (Supply T576)
is available. See Special Instructions for a copy of the form.
Specimen must arrive within 96 hours of collection.
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), and send 3 mL of
EDTA 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
Specimens Other Than: Blood, amniotic fluid, chorionic villus
Anticoagulants Other Than: EDTA
Hemolysis: No
Thawing: No
Lipemia: No
Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed
Tuesday, Thursday; 2 p.m.


