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Alternative Names:

Prada -Willi Syndrome
Prada Willi Syndrome

Laboratory:

Molecular

Test Code:

PWS

Registration Instructions:

EDTA blood: Adults: 5 ml; Children: 1ml

Saliva (please contact NPV laboratory for saliva kits)

Cost:

All patients: $196.35 (Medicare rebate $196.35 bulk billed)

Non-Medicare patients: $230.95

Specimen Types:

See Under Collection Instructions

Container Types:

EDTA 6 mL
Salivary Kit

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

EDTA blood: Adults: 5 ml; Children: 1 ml

Saliva (please contact NPV laboratory for saliva kits) for VCGS testing

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Store at Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Monthly

External Laboratory:

Victorian Clinical Genetics Service

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack