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

Recent changes for Cystic Fibrosis Genotype (VCGS) (Sendaway Test)
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7th February 2024
Registration Instructions

The cost of this test is AUD$150.00. 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.

 

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.

 

Cystic Fibrosis Genotype (VCGS) (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:CF GENE (VCGS)
Laboratory:Molecular
Test Code:CFG
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
EDTA 4 mL
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 Transport Instructions:Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

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