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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Huntington Disease

Recent changes for Huntington Disease

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
10th November 2025
External Laboratory

Victorian Clinical Genetics Sevices (V.C.G.S) - Royal Childrens Hospital

Diagnostic Pathology Unit, Concord Hospital

Huntington Disease

Ordering information:

Paper request only.

No longer tested by VCGS.

Samples to be sent to Concord Hospital.

Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
CHROM/CHROMP
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
EDTAEDTA
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

EDTA blood: Adult: 2 x 5 ml

Minimum Adult Volume:
5 mL
Frequency:
As required
Result Turnaround Time:
4-6 weeks
Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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