Newborn Bloodspot Screening (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Newborn Bloodspot Screening (Blood)

Alternate Names	-
Test Code	Not Applicable
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Guthrie (Newborn Screening) Card
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Please refer to VCGS guidelines for further ordering and collection instructions.
Collection Instructions	-
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store ambient at room temperature
Testing Frequency	None
Min Test Volume	None
Add On Test Suitability	Not Applicable

Container ID	Not Applicable
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in Room Temperature Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Metabolic Lab, VCGS
Accredited Test	Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)