EDTA (must be sterile) whole blood

This test can only be performed following counselling and referral from a genetics or haemophilia clinic. The laboratory requires a detailed family history, gene test results from other family members, if available, and formal consent before testing can proceed. Also known as Heamophilia B gene test, DNA Testing for Haemophilia. Lab Notes Whole blood - DO NOT centrifuge, DO NOT freeze. If haemophilia screening is requested do not register for this test - see Factor VIII and/or Factor IX.

2-3 months