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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Minimum volume: 3.0mL blood
Collection Instructions: Send the specimen with a completely filled KKH Genetics Test Request Form and KKH General Genetics Testing Consent Form.
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Whole Blood |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | 8 hours |
| Refrigerate: | 2 days |
| Frozen: | NA |
Reference Interval
An interpretive report will be provided.
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 4-6 weeks
Service Code
36606
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
DNA Laboratory
Basment 1, Children’s Tower
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital Pte. Ltd.
100, Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 229899
Tel:63941395
Update
Last updated 15/05/2023
Updated KKH Genetics Test Request Form
Useful For
Molecular confirmation of clinically suspected cases of Huntington disease (HD). Presymptomatic testing for individuals with a family history of HD and a documented expansion in the HTT gene.