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Prepair Carrier Screening (Blood)
Alternate Names
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VCGS Reproductive Genetic Carrier Screening, prepair 3, CF, SMA, FXS, Cystic Fibrosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Fragile X |
Test Code
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PAIR |
Testing Laboratory
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Referred Laboratory |
Specimen Type
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Blood |
Container Type
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4 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED |
Medicare Rebate
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No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf |
Out of Pocket Costs
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As of 1st November 2023, Medicare elligible patients will be bulk billed for the prepair 3 test. Non-medicare patients will be charged the cost below. Please note: Medicare Rebate for this test is subject to conditions. Patients may receive an invoice. Out of Pocket cost - $389.00 Female patient is tested first and if found to be a carrier, the male patient is tested for free. Elligible patients for bulk-billed testing:
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Ordering Information
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Tests for parents being carriers of:
Female patient is tested first and if found to be a carrier, the male patient is tested for free. For more information, please refer to VCGS website. |
Collection Instructions
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Please collect 1 x DEDICATED 4mL EDTA tube. |
Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
Storage Instructions
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Store ambient at room temperature |
Testing Frequency
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Monday - Friday |
Min Test Volume
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4mL |
Add On Test Suitability
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Add ons for this test cannot be performed. |
Container ID
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EW, CR, CRS |
CSR Instructions
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WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions
Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception
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Laboratory Instructions
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None |
External Laboratory
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Cytogenetic Lab, VCGS |
Accredited Test
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Yes |
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