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Prepair Carrier Screening
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Alternate Names
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VCGS Reproductive Genetic Carrier Screening, prepair 3
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Ordering Information
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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. Tests for parents being carriers of:
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. For more information, please refer to VCGS website.
PLEASE NOTE: Over the holiday period, to ensure timely results and to avoid potential recollection, VCGS are implementing the following cut-off dates for the collection and sending of specimens.
*Do not collect samples on Friday, 22nd of December 2023 |
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Laboratory
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Referred Test
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Specimen
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Saliva Swab
Blood
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Container
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EDTA (purple)
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Collection Instruction
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Collect at room temperature
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Additional Collection Instructions
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Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Collections Staff
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Minimum Adult Volume
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4mL
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None
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Frequency
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As required
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These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
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Test Code
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PAIR
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Container ID
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EW, CR, CRS, SAL
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Opt. Specimen
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Saliva Swab
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Storage Instructions
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Store specimen at room temperature
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Transport Instructions
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Transport at room temperature
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Laboratory Notes
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Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions
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External Laboratory
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Molecular Genetics, VCGS
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