OncoStrands Essential Liquid Biopsy (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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OncoStrands Essential Liquid Biopsy (Blood)

Alternate Names	ctDNA, Essential Liquid Bx, Pan-Cancer Liquid Biopsy
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Streck - Cell-Free DNA BCT® - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $1320.00 (Excl. GST) Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Ordering Information	Test must be ordered using LifeStrands Molecular Oncology Test Request Form. More information can be found via the LifeStrands website: https://www.lifestrandsgx.com.au/.
Collection Instructions	This test requires 2 x 10mL Streck cell-free DNA (cfDNA) tubes (“tan top”). Please ensure tubes are filled completely. Instructions for: Metropolitan Collection Centres DO NOT COLLECT AFTER MIDDAY FRIDAY OR AT ALL ON SATURDAY. DO NOT COLLECT AFTER MIDDAY THE DAY BEFORE A PUBLIC HOLIDAY. Instructions for: Regional Collection Centres DO NOT COLLECT ON FRIDAY OR SATURDAY. DO NOT COLLECT THE DAY BEFORE A PUBLIC HOLIDAY.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store ambient at room temperature
Testing Frequency	On Request
Min Test Volume	20mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	SCF
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Upon registration of sample, a courier should be booked for pick up. Specimens are only available for pick up prior to 2:00 PM, otherwise they will be collected next business day. Contact Lifestrands on 03 7503 7794 for specimen pickup, and retain samples at room temperature. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Forward sample to Heidelberg Central laboratory at room temperature with next available courier. Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department Specimen is to be sent to: LifeStrands Genomics Australia Building A (G.01) 18-24 Ricketts Road Mount Waverley VIC 3149
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	LifeStrands Genomics Australia
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)