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.
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