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Alternative Names:

NIPT

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

VCGS

Medicare rebatable:

Registration Instructions:

Patient needs to attend a VCGS approved collection centre. Please check on VCGS websitehttp://www.vcgspathology.com.au/?docid=7f5f83ca-989c-4cdb-9c2e-992e00efe918 , under our tests,PERCEPT NIPT, go to bottom of page and review collection centres

Specimen Types:

See Under Collection Instructions

Container Types:

See Under Collection Instructions

Collection & Request Instructions:

Blood MUST be collected into Cell Free DNA BCT (Streck) tubes at an approved collection centre.

Cell free DNA BCT (Streck) tube: 1 x 9 ml tube (7 ml minimum).

Gestation at collection must be at least 10 + 0 weeks. For more details:

Screening Programs Genetic Counsellors:
Phone (03) 9936 6402

Transport Instructions:

See Detailed Information

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

Victorian Clinical Genetics Service

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form