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Test & Collection Guide

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Fragile X Studies

Ordering information:

Please contact BHH laboratory before collection. 

Please note: There is a charge of $126 associated with this test.

Laboratory:
Referred Test
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
EDTAEDTA
Collection Instructions:

Fragile X studies need:          Newborn/infants  1-2 ml EDTA

                                                 Children                  2-5 ml EDTA

                                                 Adults                      5-10 ml EDTA

         

Do NOT spin.

Specimen to be at BHH laboratory before 1200 hours on Friday as they cannot be stored  or collected over the weekend.

Please contact BHH laboratory for any enquires. 

Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
3-4 weeks
Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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