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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
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