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Prepair Carrier Screening (Saliva Swab)

Alternate Names	VCGS Reproductive Genetic Carrier Screening, prepair 3, CF, SMA, FXS, Cystic Fibrosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Fragile X
Test Code	PAIR
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Saliva Swab
Container Type	See collection instructions
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	As of 1st November 2023, Medicare eligible 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. Eligible patients for bulk-billed testing: Female patients Valid Medicare Card Rebated only once per lifetime
Ordering Information	Tests for parents being carriers of: Cystic Fibrosis Fragile X Spinal Muscular Atrophy 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.
Collection Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan & 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. Contact Heidelberg Collections (03 9496 5472)
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store ambient at room temperature
Testing Frequency	Monday - Friday
Min Test Volume	3g
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed

Container ID	CR, CRS, SAL
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in Room Temperature Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Cytogenetic Lab, VCGS
Accredited Test	Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)