Genetic Tests

Lab	Hunter Area Pathology Service John Hunter Hospital, HNE Health NSW
Test Name	CDKN2A
Genes tested	CDKN2A
Test Description	This test is performed for patients with hereditary melanoma for the purpose of detecting germline mutations in this gene.
Method Type	sequencing
Method Comment	PCR-based assays for substitutions and small indels in the CDKN2 gene sequence. Long turn around time as a result of batching.
Sample Required	5-20mls blood in EDTA RCPA guideline re sample requirements
Turn around	6 months

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