Test Directory

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Genetic Testing

Containers - Adult

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K2 EDTA KE Blood (Pink Top)
Volume Range

3ml

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K2 EDTA KE Blood (Lavender Top)
Volume Range

3ml

Containers - Child

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K2 EDTA KE Blood (Pink Top)
Volume Range

1ml

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K2 EDTA KE Blood (Lavender Top)
Volume Range

1ml

Laboratory Site

WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone: 0131 537 1000

Transport arrangements

Lab van or 1st class post

Sample storage arrangements

Refrigerate - DO NOT FREEZE. For additional sample packaging and transport information see https://services.nhslothian.scot/geneticservice/sample-requirements-for-dna-tests/

Anticipated turnaround

Static information/disclaimer

The Sanger Sequencing component of this test is currently unaccredited to ISO 15189. 

General additional information

For referral criteria and gene list please see SSNGM Rare & Inherited Test Directory https://www.nss.nhs.scot/publications/ssngm-rare-and-inherited-disease-test-directory/