Lactase Persistence Gene (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Lactase Persistence Gene (Blood)

Alternate Names	MCM6 (Lactase Genotype), Lactose Intolerance gene, LPG (Lactase Persistence Gene)
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 - $75.00 Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x DEDICATED 9mL EDTA tube. Buccal swabs are also acceptable, if blood sample is not able to be collected.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store ambient at room temperature
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	2mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	EWP, EW, 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	Sonic Genetics, Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology
Accredited Test	Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)