Blood Sample Collection

Queensland Health have put together the following information to assist with the collection of blood samples for people living with muscular dystrophy, for both patients and health care professionals.

Our neuromuscular community is grateful for the advocacy of one of our community members, Deborah Robins and also wish to thank the following health stewards for their concern for patients with muscular dystrophy: Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland and former CHO; Professor Keith McNeil, Chief Clinical Officer and Acting Deputy Director-General; and particularly Luke Johnson & colleagues at Pathology Queensland.

Below are links to the 2 guides provided by Queensland Health.

https://www.health.qld.gov.au/public-health/pathology-queensland/patients/preparing-for-your-test/patient-collection-sheets/blood-collection-patients-with-muscular-dystrophy

https://www.health.qld.gov.au/public-health/pathology-queensland/healthcare/testing/blood-samples-muscular-dystrophy-patients