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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for alpha-1 Antitrypsin Genotyping (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for alpha-1 Antitrypsin Genotyping (Sendaway Test)
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12th February 2024
Collection & Request Instructions

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    As at July 2023, this fee is $90.

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.   

7th February 2024
Collection & Request Instructions

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    As at July 2023, this fee is $90.

alpha-1 Antitrypsin Genotyping (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:A1AT Genotyping
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:A1G
Medicare rebatable:No
Registration Instructions:

 

 

 

Specimen Types:EDTA
Container Types:
EDTA 10 mL
EDTA 4 mL
EDTA 10 mL
Adults Volume or Mass:10 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:4 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:Collect at ambient temperature

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.   

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Processing Instructions:Do Not Centrifuge
Store at Room Temperature
External Laboratory:Dorevitch Pathology
  External Laboratory details...
External Transport Instructions:Send at ambient temperature

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