Pseudonyms
Predictive HNPCC, Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer gene
Collection Requirements
Two indepedently collected EDTA tubes, greater than 15 minutes apart, Sample 1 - 9mL Blood EDTA tube, Sample 2 - 9mL 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 - 6 weeks
Reference Laboratory
Victorian Clinical Genetics Services (VCGS ) Royal Children's Hospital, Level 4, East Building 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, Vic 3052. Ph: 03 8341 6201 Fax 03 8341 6390
Fee
Contact reference laboratory directly for current fee
Notes
1. Two indepedently collected EDTA tubes, greater than 15 minutes apart are required
2. Only Family Cancer Clinic requests will be processed
3. Contact Molecular Pathology, RMH (ph 9342 7991) if result is required URGENTLY
Test code: pHNPC1, pHNPC2, pHNPC6
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