The Molecular Genetics division of Diagnostic Genetics, based in LabPlus, Auckland City Hospital, was established in 1994. Techniques currently employed by the Molecular Genetics Laboratory include:
To contact the Molecular Genetics team:
Auckland City Hospital
(09) 307 4949
Lablink
ext 22000
Molecular Genetics Office
ext 22014
Angelman Syndrome Genetic Testing
Cardiac Inherited Disease Genetic Testing
Familial Adenomatous Plyposis (FAP)/ MUTHY-assciated polyposis (MAP)
Familial Phaeochromocytomas/Paraganglioma
FGFR3 Related Disorders (FGFR3)
FMR1 Related Disorders (Fragile X, FXTAS, FXPOI)
Galactosaemia (Classic and Duarte Variant, GALT)
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer (CDH1)
Hereditary Phaeochromocytoma/Paraganglioma
Monogenic Diabetes Genetic Testing
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2 (RET proto-oncogene)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMN1)
Targeted Variant Testing (ACADVL, ASS1, CPT1a, GALT, MFSD8, TPMT)
Predictive/Familial Variant Testing
Predictive/familial variant testing is available for genes which are currently tested in-house. Testing for variants in other genes may be available upon request, please contact the laboratory prior to specimen collection. The interpretation of the variant classification is performed if ?RECLASSIFICATION? is specifically stated on the request for the genotype positive case.
All Predictive Familial Variant Testing: (asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic) must be referred through Genetic Services.
Symptomatic Familial Variant Testing: can be ordered by an appropriate medical professional specialist.
Download: - Diagnostic Genetics Brochure.pdf
Transport all bloods between >8 degrees C to <24 degrees C within 24-48 hours. If necessary specimens can be refrigerated overnight for transport at the temperatures stated above the following day.
For testing of other sample types please contact the laboratory prior to sending.
For other genetic tests please see:
Download: Download - Laboratory Request Form Diagnostic Genetics.pdf