*Denotes a laboratory that had achieved CPD accreditation until December 2013. CPD accreditation is no longer available in , and the above laboratories are in transition to ISO15189 accreditation with INAB. They currently work towards a quality management system. NOTE: For testing Paediatric samples for hepatitis B and C PCR, serum samples are also accepted by the NVRL. For other virology requests please consult WI-CS-SR-2 or The NVRL User Manual at the following link Retrospective Requesting/Additional Requests Samples are sent to NVRL and not retained in specimen reception. Additional may be requested within a year period by completion of a serology request. Highlight on the form that it is add on request to a previous sample sent to the laboratory and send form to specimen reception. Samples are stored in the NVRL for 12 months. All add on requests are entered in the laboratory information system. Molecular Genetics Specimens for cytogenetics are handled by specimen reception and enquiries should be directed to this extension (3178/3545). Specimen reception must be informed in advance of any amniotic fluid or CVS specimen. Samples are sent to the referral centre the same day (Monday Thursday) if – received in the laboratory before 12.00 hrs. On Friday samples can be received up until 2.15 pm. Samples received after this will be sent the following routine working day. Our courier provides a next day delivery to the referral centres. No samples for molecular genetics should be sent outside of routine hours (Monday Friday 8am 5pm) – – Figure : Genetic Testing Adult: Paediatric: Referral Turnaround Test/Profile Sample Sample Type Special Requirements Centre Type (Vol) (Vol) Please do not take samples Amniotic Genetics Prenatal 3 Working after 2.15pm on a Friday as Fluid N/A OLHSCC Diagnosis Days specimens must be Or CVS and / or QF PCR transported to overnight Please do not take samples Prenatal Genetics 3 Working 2.15pm on a Friday as Diagnosis CVS OLHSCC Days specimens must be Culture and / or transported to overnight 14-21 Molecular EDTA Genetics EDTA 1.3ml Working Monday to Friday only Genetics 3ml OLHSCC Days Please do not take samples Lithium 14-21 2.15pm on a Friday as Karyotyping Heparin TDL Working specimens must be 3ml Days transported to overnight
*Denotes a laboratory that had achieved CPD accreditation until December 2013. CPD accreditation is no longer available in , and the above laboratories are in transition to ISO15189 accreditation with INAB. They currently work towards a quality management system. NOTE: For testing Paediatric samples for hepatitis B and C PCR, serum samples are also accepted by the NVRL. For other virology requests please consult WI-CS-SR-2 or The NVRL User Manual at the following link Retrospective Requesting/Additional Requests Samples are sent to NVRL and not retained in specimen reception. Additional may be requested within a year period by completion of a serology request. Highlight on the form that it is add on request to a previous sample sent to the laboratory and send form to specimen reception. Samples are stored in the NVRL for 12 months. All add on requests are entered in the laboratory information system. Molecular Genetics Specimens for cytogenetics are handled by specimen reception and enquiries should be directed to this extension (3178/3545). Specimen reception must be informed in advance of any amniotic fluid or CVS specimen. Samples are sent to the referral centre the same day (Monday – Thursday) if received in the laboratory before 12.00 hrs. On Friday samples can be received up until 2.15 pm. Samples received after this will be sent the following routine working day. Our courier provides a next day delivery to the referral centres. No samples for molecular genetics should be sent outside of routine hours (Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm) Figure : Genetic Testing Test/Profile Adult: Sample Type (Vol) Paediatric: Sample Type (Vol) Referral Centre Turnaround Special Requirements Prenatal Diagnosis QF PCR Amniotic Fluid Or CVS N/A Genetics OLHSCC and / or 3 Working Days Please do not take samples after 2.15pm on a Friday as specimens must be transported to overnight Prenatal Diagnosis Culture CVS Genetics OLHSCC and / or 3 Working Days Please do not take samples 2.15pm on a Friday as specimens must be transported to overnight Molecular Genetics EDTA 3ml EDTA 1.3ml Genetics OLHSCC 14-21 Working Days Monday to Friday only Karyotyping Lithium Heparin 3ml TDL 14-21 Working Days Please do not take samples 2.15pm on a Friday as specimens must be transported to overnight
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