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Presenilin 1 Mutation

Ordering information:

This test is used as a marker for genetic disposition for Alzheimer's Disease.  It is not covered by Medicare Rebate and the cost needs to be covered by the patient or treating clinical unit.  The test costs $700 (2011). 

Alternate names:
PS1 Mutation
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
No test code in Auslab as yet
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
EDTAEDTA
Collection Instructions:

Collect 2 x 4ml EDTA samples - if sent on the same day, they can be stored at RT, if to be sent next day, please store at 2-8 deg.

Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW

 

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