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)
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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 |
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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