Pathology Handbook

PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for Cystic Fibrosis Genotype (VCGS) (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for Cystic Fibrosis Genotype (VCGS) (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To

Cystic Fibrosis Genotype (VCGS) (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

CF GENE (VCGS)

Laboratory:

Molecular

Test Code:

CFG

Medicare rebatable:

Registration Instructions:

The cost of this test is AUD$190.00 (July 2023). If patients have a close family history of cystic fibrosis, they may be eligible for a Medicare rebate. For more information about item numbers refer to the Medicare Benefits Schedule Book, Category 6, 1 July 2018 (pages 142-143).

This test available to order and pay online. NB. Patients must have a completed do

EDTA blood: Adult: 4 ml / Child: 1 - 2 ml or Saliva Sample.

Prenatal:

Amniotic Fluid 20 ml

Chorionic Villus 20 mg

Doctors request form to order this test online.

Specimen Types:

Blood
Saliva

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL
Salivary Kit

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

Transport Instructions:

Store at 4C

Processing Instructions:

Store at 4'C

Do not freeze. Store at 4°C or room temperature

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

External Laboratory:

Victorian Clinical Genetics Service

External Laboratory details...

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

This request must be approved by the haematology registrar / pathologist prior to sending.

Additional Notes:

Contacts

Ms Melanie Smith

Phone 1300 11 VCGS (8247)

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form