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Prepair Carrier Screening

Alternate Names	VCGS Reproductive Genetic Carrier Screening, prepair 3
Ordering Information	Tests for parents being carriers of: Cystic Fibrosis Fragile X Spinal Muscular Atrophy Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. 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. For more information, please refer to VCGS website.
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Saliva Swab Blood
Container	EDTA (purple)
Collection Instruction	Collect at room temperature
Additional Collection Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Collections Staff Do not collect a salivary swab unless this has been organised through the referred laboratory, VCGS. Saliva kits are available through VCGS.
Minimum Adult Volume	4mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	As required

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)

Test Code	MISCSO
Container ID	S, EWP, CM, SP, EW, CMS, ACD, CR, SWAB
Opt. Specimen	Saliva Swab
Storage Instructions	Store specimen at room temperature
Transport Instructions	Transport at room temperature
Laboratory Notes	Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions Requests for prepair Carrier Screening are to be entered into LIS.
External Laboratory	VCGS Molecular Genetics Lab