Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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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

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

Laboratory Notes:

Send samples as a batch once a week.

Department of Molecular Genetics

The Children's Hospital at Westmead,Loading dock 5,Redbank Road

Northmead NSW 2152

Tel: 02 9845 3244/02 9845 3246

External Laboratory:

Department of Molecular Genetics, Childrens Hospital at Westmead

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