Genetic Tests

Lab	Molecular Genetics Laboratory (Haematology) Pathology Queensland QLD
Test Name	Uniparental disomy
Genes tested	Chromosome_14 Chromosome_15 Chromosome_16
Test Description	Dinuleotide repeat chromosome panel used in PCRs. Parental specimens must be provided. Others chromosomes by request.
Method Type	specific assay/s
Method Comment	PCR and fragment analysis using dinucleotide repeats from a chromosome panel.
Sample Required	2x 1mL of EDTA whole blood. Contact laboratory to discuss other specimen types. RCPA guideline re sample requirements
Turn around	4 weeks

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