| 11th July 2024 | 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
| Unless requested by Paediatrician and clinical notes indicate developmental delay, outpatient request for Northern Health patients 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
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| External Transport Instructions | Unless requested by Paediatrician and clinical notes indicate developmental delay, this request must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to sending. | Unless requested by Paediatrician and clinical notes indicate developmental delay, outpatient request for Northern Health patients must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to sending. |