Test Directory

Constitutional Array (Blood)

Containers - Adult

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Lithium Heparin (Green Cap)
Volume Range

2-5ml Blood

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K2 EDTA KE Blood (Pink Top)
Volume Range

3ml Blood

Containers - Child

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Lithium Heparin (Green Cap)
Volume Range

1-2ml

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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)