Pathology Handbook

Fragile X-DNA Test (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

FRA

Registration Instructions:

Unless requested by Paediatrician and clinical notes indicate developmental delay, this request must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to sending.

Test can also be performed on Salivary Kit (VCGS) available from NPV collection rooms (Northern Hospital)

Private patients: Medicare rebate (bulk billed): $86.15 (PCR test), $172.30 (Southern blot).

Public (Northern Health request form): No charge

Non-Medicare patients: $101.30 (PCR test), $202.65 (Southern blot).

Reporting time

PCR: 2-3 weeks

Southern blot: 2-3 weeks

Specimen Types:

Blood
Saliva

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL
Salivary Kit

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

EDTA Blood: Adults/Children: 5 ml

Infants: 1-2 ml

Neonates: 0.5-1 ml

Transport Instructions:

Store at 4C

Salivary specimens may be stored at room temperature for an extended time

Processing Instructions:

Store at 4'C

External Laboratory:

Victorian Clinical Genetics Service

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Unless requested by Paediatrician and clinical notes indicate developmental delay, this request must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to sending.