Facio-Scapulo-Humeral Muscular Dystrophy (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Facio-Scapulo-Humeral Muscular Dystrophy (Blood)

Alternate Names	FMD, D4Z4, FSHMD, FSHD
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	9 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $800 Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	ADULT: Please collect 1 x DEDICATED 9 mL EDTA tube PAEDIATRIC: Please collect 2 x DEDICATED 4 mL EDTA tubes Collect MONDAY or TUESDAY only
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store ambient at room temperature
Testing Frequency	Once every 2 months
Min Test Volume	5mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	EW, EWP, CR
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in Room Temperature Sendout tub
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Molecular Medicine Laboratory, Concord RGH
Accredited Test	Yes

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Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)