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Prepair Carrier Screening

Alternate Names
VCGS Reproductive Genetic Carrier Screening, prepair 3, CF, SMA, FXS, Cystic Fibrosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Fragile X
Ordering Information

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:

  • Female patients
  • Valid Medicare Card
  • Rebated only once per lifetime.

Tests for parents being carriers of:

  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Fragile X
  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy

 

For more information, please refer to VCGS website.

 

Laboratory
Referred Test
Specimen
Saliva Swab
Blood
Container
EDTA (purple)
Collection Instructions
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
Test Code
PAIR
Container ID
EW, CR, CRS, SAL
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
Molecular Genetics, VCGS