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Prepair Carrier Screening
Alternate Names
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VCGS Reproductive Genetic Carrier Screening, prepair 3, CF, SMA, FXS, Cystic Fibrosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Fragile X |
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. 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:
Tests for parents being carriers of:
For more information, please refer to VCGS website.
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Laboratory
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Referred Test |
Specimen
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Saliva Swab Blood |
Container
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EDTA (purple) |
Collection Instructions
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Collect at room temperature |
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 |
Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None |
Frequency
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As required |
These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
Test Code
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PAIR |
Container ID
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EW, CR, CRS, SAL |
Opt. Specimen
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Saliva Swab |
Storage Instructions
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Store specimen at room temperature |
Transport Instructions
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Transport at room temperature |
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 |