Please note: Medicare Rebate for this test is subject to conditions. Patients may receive an invoice:

RNA ONLY

• Non-Medicare eligible - $700.00

DNA and RNA

• Medicare (Fully Covered) -  MBS 73445 - Clinically suspected haematological malignancy of myeloid origin
• Medicare (Fully Covered) -  MBS 73446 - Clinically suspected haematological malignancy of lymphoid origin
• Non-Medicare eligible - $1,300.00

For non-Medicare eligible patients - Patient Financial Consent Form must be completed. 

Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.

Kindly be advised that this test should only be requested by, or on behalf of, a specialist or a consultant physician.

Please refer to Molecular Genetics - Austin Pathology for specific testing details and request form for ordering. After this form has been completed, please forward the form via fax/email address found on the request form.

Gene List:
This assay enables comprehensive detection of clinically relevant gene fusions across targeted sequencing of 1,385 cancer-associated genes. Please refer to TruSight RNA Pan-Cancer Target Genes for the full list of genes.

Please note: Due to the recent introduction of this test, the department is currently in the process of obtaining NATA accreditation. Validation of gene expression is in progress and will only be reported if considered likely to significantly impact the diagnosis or clinical management.

A DEDICATED 4 mL EDTA tube must be collected and should not be shared with other tests of the same sample type.

Important: RNA MUST be extracted within 48 hours of specimen collection.

• DO NOT COLLECT AFTER MIDDAY FRIDAY OR AT ALL ON SATURDAY.
• DO NOT COLLECT AFTER MIDDAY THE DAY BEFORE A PUBLIC HOLIDAY.

If collection on such days is unavoidable, prior arrangement must be made with the testing laboratory.

Instructions for External Referring Laboratories:

• If RNA is the preferred specimen type, a minimum of 20μL at 50ng/μL is required.

Contact Molecular Diagnostics - Genetics on 03 9496 5657 to confirm add on suitability.