Factor X Deficiency Genetic Testing

Containers - Adult

S-Monovette EDTA K3E, 2.6 ml, cap red, diameter 13 mm
K2 EDTA KE Blood (Lavender Top)	Volume Range 3ml

Containers - Child

S-Monovette EDTA K3E, 1.2 ml, cap red, diameter 8 mm
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/

How to request

Molecular Haematology request form available via 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/