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Breast Cancer Gene 1 (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

BRCA1

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

BC1

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 10 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

10 mL

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.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Additional Notes:

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples