TP53 Predictive Test Test | Austin Pathology

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TP53 Predictive Test

Ordering Information	This test can only be ordered by Doctors from either the Family Cancer Centre or the Genetic Health Service. Patients need to be referred to the Genetics Clinic at Austin Health. Phone (03) 9496 3027 fax (03) 9496 4385.
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	See collection instructions
Container	EDTA (purple)
Additional Collection Instructions	Two separate samples are collected 15 minutes apart. For each separate sample collect 1 x 9mL EDTA tube. Label tube and paperwork with date and time, repeat 15 minutes later with second sample.
Minimum Adult Volume	None
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Notes	The two samples are processed in the referral laboratory on two separate days.
Frequency	As required

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Test Code	PFAM
Container ID	EW, EWL, CMOL, ORA, SL, CAS, CFT, CFTS, HIS, FORM
Storage Instructions	Store specimen at room temperature
Additional (Storage) Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN REQUIRED - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.
Transport Instructions	Transport at room temperature
External Laboratory	Pathology Department, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre