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Hereditary Amyloidosis

Ordering information:

Full gene screen: TTR,FGA*,APOA1*,LYZ*:  $800 (Not covered by medicare)

(* only the relevant regions, implicated in hereditary amyloidosis, are screened)

TTR (Transthyretin)     : $400

FGA* (Fibrinogen A)   : $250

APOA1*(Apolipoprotein A) : $300

LYZ* (Lysozyme):     $300

Alternate names:
APOA1, FGA, LYZ or Amyloidosis Gene, TTR
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
CHROM
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
EDTA large (Blood Bank)
EDTA		EDTA large (Blood Bank)
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Mini

Minimum Adult Volume:
5 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
5 mL
Frequency:
As required
Result Turnaround Time:
3-4 weeks
Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW