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Prepair Carrier Screening (Blood)

Alternate Names
VCGS Reproductive Genetic Carrier Screening, prepair 3, CF, SMA, FXS, Cystic Fibrosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Fragile X
Test Code
PAIR
Testing Laboratory
Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type

Blood

Container Type

4 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED

Container Image
Medicare Rebate

No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf

Out of Pocket Costs

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:

  • Female patients
  • Valid Medicare Card
  • Rebated only once per lifetime.
Ordering Information

Tests for parents being carriers of:

  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Fragile X
  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy

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

Please collect 1 x DEDICATED 4mL EDTA tube. 

Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store ambient at room temperature
Testing Frequency
Monday - Friday
Min Test Volume
4mL
Add On Test Suitability

Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID
EW, CR, CRS
CSR Instructions

WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.

Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions 

  • VCGS also accepts 9mL EDTA tubes. 

Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception

  • Place sample in Room Temperature Sendout tub. 
Laboratory Instructions
None
External Laboratory
Cytogenetic Lab, VCGS
Accredited Test
Yes