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Laboratory:

Molecular

Test Code:

VCG

Registration Instructions:

$196.35 (Medicare criteria apply)

Adults/ Children: 5 ml

Infants: 1-2 ml

Neonates: 0.5-1 ml

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (without Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

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

Transport Instructions:

Store at 4C

Processing Instructions:

Do Not Centrifuge

Assay Frequency:

Daily

External Laboratory:

Victorian Clinical Genetics Service

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Results available the next business day, if received before 3pm