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Prepair Carrier Screening
Alternate Names
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VCGS Reproductive Genetic Carrier Screening, prepair 3
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Ordering Information
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Tests for parents being carriers of:
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.
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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
Test Code
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MISCSO
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Container ID
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S, EWP, CM, SP, EW, CMS, ACD, CR, SWAB
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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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VCGS Molecular Genetics Lab
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