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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

Molecular

Reference 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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