Test Directory
Hereditary Colorectal Cancer, HNPCC and Polyposis Genetic Testing
Containers - Adult
K2 EDTA KE Blood (Pink Top)
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Volume Range
3ml |
K2 EDTA KE Blood (Lavender Top)
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Volume Range
3ml |
Containers - Child
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K2 EDTA KE Blood (Pink Top)
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Volume Range
1ml |
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K2 EDTA KE Blood (Lavender Top)
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Volume Range
1ml |
Laboratory Site
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
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/
How to request
Referrals should include a Colorectal cancer gene panel proforma
https://services.nhslothian.scot/geneticservice/request-forms/
Anticipated turnaround
See SSNGM Rare & Inherited Test Directory https://www.nss.nhs.scot/publications/ssngm-rare-and-inherited-disease-test-directory/
Static information/disclaimer
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/
An information sheet is also available for this test: https://services.nhslothian.scot/geneticservice/molecular-genetic-test-information-sheets/