Constitutional Array (Blood)

Containers - Adult

Lithium Heparin (Green Cap)	Volume Range 2-5ml Blood
K2 EDTA KE Blood (Pink Top)	Volume Range 3ml Blood

Containers - Child

Lithium Heparin (Green Cap)	Volume Range 1-2ml
K2 EDTA KE Blood (Pink Top)	Volume Range 1-2ml

Laboratory Site

WGH Cyto

Western General Hospital
Crewe Road
EDINBURGH EH4 2XU

Telephone: 0131 537 1940

Transport arrangements

1st Class Post or Courier

Sample storage arrangements

Fridge

How to request

Referral form from Laboratory main website

Availability

Mon-Fri

Anticipated turnaround

10-28d

What happens if the result is positive or abnormal

All reports sent to referring clinician

General additional information

Parental samples required (1xLithium Heparin + 1xEDTA from each parent)