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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for Fragile X-DNA Test (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for Fragile X-DNA Test (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
6th February 2025	Laboratory	Haematology	Genetics
	Collection & Request Instructions	EDTA Blood: Adults/Children: 5 ml Infants: 1-2 ml Neonates: 0.5-1 ml	Test can also be performed on Salivary Kit (VCGS) available from NPV collection rooms (Northern Hospital) Private patients: Medicare rebate (bulk billed): $86.15 (PCR test), $172.30 (Southern blot). Public (Northern Health request form): No charge Non-Medicare patients: $101.30 (PCR test), $202.65 (Southern blot). Reporting time: PCR: 2-3 weeks, Southern blot: 2-3 weeks EDTA Blood: Adults/Children: 5 ml; Infants: 1-2 ml; Neonates: 0.5-1 ml

Date

Field

Changed From

Changed To

6th February 2025

Laboratory

Haematology

Genetics

Collection & Request Instructions

EDTA Blood: Adults/Children: 5 ml

Infants: 1-2 ml

Neonates: 0.5-1 ml

Test can also be performed on Salivary Kit (VCGS) available from NPV collection rooms (Northern Hospital)

Private patients: Medicare rebate (bulk billed): $86.15 (PCR test), $172.30 (Southern blot).

Public (Northern Health request form): No charge

Non-Medicare patients: $101.30 (PCR test), $202.65 (Southern blot).

Reporting time: PCR: 2-3 weeks, Southern blot: 2-3 weeks

EDTA Blood: Adults/Children: 5 ml; Infants: 1-2 ml; Neonates: 0.5-1 ml

Fragile X-DNA Test (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

FMR1 gene

Laboratory:

Genetics

Test Code:

FRA

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Blood
Saliva

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL
Salivary Kit

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Test can also be performed on Salivary Kit (VCGS) available from NPV collection rooms (Northern Hospital)

Private patients: Medicare rebate (bulk billed): $86.15 (PCR test), $172.30 (Southern blot).

Public (Northern Health request form): No charge

Non-Medicare patients: $101.30 (PCR test), $202.65 (Southern blot).

Reporting time: PCR: 2-3 weeks, Southern blot: 2-3 weeks

EDTA Blood: Adults/Children: 5 ml; Infants: 1-2 ml; Neonates: 0.5-1 ml

Transport Instructions:

Store at 4C

Salivary specimens may be stored at room temperature for an extended time

Additional Notes:

Please see link below for external laboratory requirements

http://www.vcgs.org.au/pathology/sections/Cytogenetics/?docid=7539a455-4703-4f3b-8c6b-992e00effd17

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples