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Test Code PWASM Prader-Willi/Angelman syndrome (MS-PCR)

Important Note

Completion of General Consent Form is required for this test. Please submit the completed form along with the sample request form.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3mL

Days and Times Performed

Weekly, TAT 21 working days

Methodology

Methylation-sensitive Polymerase Chain Reaction

Service Code

1030140

Update

Last updated 25/02/2020

Specimen Stability

7 days, ambient or refrigerated

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384

Useful For

As a confirmation diagnosis in patients suspected of having either Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) or Angelman syndrome (AS) based on clinical assessment

Reference

An interpretative report will be provided.