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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for Calreticulin Gene Mutation (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for Calreticulin Gene Mutation (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
12th February 2024	Collection & Request Instructions	A dedicated specimen tube is required for all genetic tests. Can be stored at 4C for up to 3 days Must be approved by Haem Registrar before being sent. 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 $85.	A dedicated specimen tube is required for all genetic tests. Can be stored at 4C for up to 3 days Must be approved by Haem Registrar before being sent. 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	A dedicated specimen tube is required for all genetic tests. Can be stored at 4C for up to 3 days Must be approved by Haem Registrar before being sent.	A dedicated specimen tube is required for all genetic tests. Can be stored at 4C for up to 3 days Must be approved by Haem Registrar before being sent. 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 $85.

Date

Field

Changed From

Changed To

12th February 2024

Collection & Request Instructions

A dedicated specimen tube is required for all genetic tests.

Can be stored at 4C for up to 3 days

Must be approved by Haem Registrar before being sent.

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 $85.

A dedicated specimen tube is required for all genetic tests.

Can be stored at 4C for up to 3 days

Must be approved by Haem Registrar before being sent.

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

A dedicated specimen tube is required for all genetic tests.

Can be stored at 4C for up to 3 days

Must be approved by Haem Registrar before being sent.

A dedicated specimen tube is required for all genetic tests.

Can be stored at 4C for up to 3 days

Must be approved by Haem Registrar before being sent.

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 $85.

Calreticulin Gene Mutation (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

CALR gene

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

CRG

Medicare rebatable:

Registration Instructions:

Requires approval from Laboratory Haematology registrar or consultant.

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

A dedicated specimen tube is required for all genetic tests.

Can be stored at 4C for up to 3 days

Must be approved by Haem Registrar before being sent.

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

External Laboratory:

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

External Laboratory details...

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature

Must be approved by Haem Registrar before being sent

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