Biochemistry
| Full details for "Genetic Test for Familial Hypercholesterolemia". | |
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Name |
Genetic Test for Familial Hypercholesterolemia |
Alternative name/Profile |
FH, LDLR, APOB, Familial Defective Apolipoprotein B, FDB, hyperlipidemia, hyperlipidaemia, hypercholesterolaemia, PCSK9, APOE |
Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is the most commonly encountered autosomal dominant genetic disorder with a prevalence approaching 1 in 250 of the population. It is primarily characterised by a perpetually elevated LDL Cholesterol level, which predisposes those affected to premature-onset cardiovascular disease (CVD), mainly as coronary heart disease (CHD). |
Specimen type |
3ml Purple EDTA Blood tube EDTA samples should be sent as soon as possible and the time/date of collection clearly noted on the request form. If any delay in the transport of samples is anticipated, EDTA samples should be left unspun and refrigerated. |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
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Frequency of analysis |
Monthly |
Turnaround time |
Mutation scan 60 days Mutation screen 30 days |
Availability |
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Notes |
Referred to: Molecular Diagnostics,
Molecular Diagnostics: (01) 416 2054 ssavage@stjames.ie, Specialist Registrar: (01) 416 2047 SHO: (01) 416 3875 |
Related links |
1. Completed Request form for FH genetic analysis Familial Hypercholesterolemia Genetic Request and Consent Form can be found be clicking on GP & External Request Forms on the list on the right of this page.
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Last updated |
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:46:05 GMT |