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Alternate Names
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Fabry disease |
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Test Code
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AGAL |
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Testing Laboratory
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Referred Laboratory |
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Specimen Type
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Container Type
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See collection instructions
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Medicare Rebate
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Out of Pocket Costs
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Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $116.00
Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to-date cost. |
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Ordering Information
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This is a screening test for Fabry Disease.
- If patient is NOT KNOWN to have Fabry Disease, use the DBS kit. Patients will not be charged for this test if the DBS (Sanofi Genzyme) kit is used.
- If patient is KNOWN to have Fabry Disease, request Lyso GL3 to monitor disease.
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Collection Instructions
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- Kits may be obtained from Austin Hospital pathology collection centre.
- If DBS (Sanofi Genzyme) (see below) kit is not available, collect on Guthrie card. When a kit is located, fill out details in kit as usual and include the Guthrie card taken.
- Requesting doctor's address should be listed at "Austin Pathology, Level 6 Austin Hospital, Studley Rd. Heidelberg 3084".
- Guthrie cards must be dried overnight before posting in envelope supplied.
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Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
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Storage Instructions
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Store ambient at room temperature |
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Testing Frequency
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Fortnightly |
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Min Test Volume
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None |
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Add On Test Suitability
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Add ons for this test cannot be performed. |
