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Specimen Collection

Telomere Length Testing


Test Name
Telomere Length Testing
Test Code
SATEL
Specimen Type

Lithium Heparin - no gel
EDTA 

WHOLE BLOOD - DO NOT SPIN


Minimum Volume
6 ml Lithium Heparin
1ml EDTA
Preferred Volume
6 ml -(10-20mls if WCC is low)

Comments

  • Sample to be collected on Tuesday ONLY and specimen received at Specimen Reception by 12:00 noon to ensure interstate travel overnight.

  • Westmead Requistion and Service Agreement Form (see attached) MUST be completed and sent with sample.

  • The requesting doctor MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE this test with the Westmead Laboratory (02 9845 3302).  Confirmation of booking must be recorded on EPIC request.

  • Sample MUST be kept at room temperature at ALL time

  • Sample must arrive in the referral laboratory within 24-36 hours of collection

Assay Performed
Haematology: Attention Raja Vasireddy
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Cnr Hawkesbury Rd and Hainsworth Street
Westmead 2142
NSW
02 9845 3387  
SCHN-CHW-SpecHaem@health.nsw.gov.au
Assay Frequency
Testing is ONLY performed on Wednesday at referral laboratory in NSW.  Interstate courier must deliver sample before 1pm Wednesday.
Linked Documents
SR-E-020 FLOW FISH Telomere request form_CHW_V3
Activated T Cells and Double Negative T Cells 2
ABO Titre