Pseudonyms
AR Gene, exon 1, CAG trinucleotide repeat, expansion
Collection Requirements
9 ml blood EDTA tube, Request slip must be signed by collector
Tube Colour
Lavender
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
Yes
Department
MolecularReference Interval
Refer to report
Availability
Turn around time: Routine testing - 12 weeks, batched
Reference Laboratory
Molecular Genetics, MH Pathology, Royal Melbourne Hospital
Fee
AUD $150 not Medicare rebatable
Notes
1. Only Family Cancer Clinic and / or requests from Neurologists & Endocrinologists will be processed2. Contact Molecular Pathology, RMH (ph 9342 7991) if result is required URGENTLY
Test code: CAGR
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