Specimen Requirements

Title

Huntingdon Disease (HD) CAG Repeat Expansion

Specimen Requirement

Collect a lavender EDTA/2.0 mL whole blood and send.

Must send a signed Genetic Testing Consent form with sample, click the link below to download or print.

Genetic Testing Consent Form

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Capillary Electrophoresis

Stability

Room temp: 7 days, Refrigerated: 1 month, Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Range

The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.

Turnaround

9-12 days

Clinical Use

Test Code

HUNTP