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Pharmacogenomic Screen (Blood)

Alternate Names
PGx Screen, CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP1A2, CYP3A4, CYP3A5, CYP2C9, VKORC1, ABCB1, OPRM1, SLCO1B1,
Test Code
MISCSO
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

Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $197.00

Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.

Ordering Information

It is preferred that requests for Pharmacogenomics are requested through Sonic Genetics (ph: 1800 632 583).

Collection Instructions

Please collect 1 x DEDICATED 4 mL EDTA tube. 

Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Collections Staff

  • For outpatients who present with a Pathology Laboratory specific request form (i.e. Sonic Genetics, Australian Clinical Labs, Dorevitch Pathology), it is preferred they present to that specific outpatient collection centre.
Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store ambient at room temperature
Testing Frequency
As Required
Min Test Volume
4mL
Add On Test Suitability

Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID
EWP, EW, CR
CSR Instructions

WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.

Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception

  • Place sample in Room Temperature Sendout tub
Laboratory Instructions
None
External Laboratory
Melbourne Pathology
Accredited Test
Yes