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CADASIL-Notch 3 gene mutation

Ordering information:

This test is not covered by medicare.

Cost of this test for a patient is $1320 (please sign the PathWest consent form)

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

GENE

Specimen types:

Blood

Container types:

EDTA

Notes:

Defects in NOTCH3 are the cause of cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) . CADASIL causes a type of stroke and dementia of which key features include recurrent subcortical ischemic events and vascular dementia. The disorder affects relatively young adults of both sexes. Mutations affect highly conserved cysteine residues within epidermal growth factor (EGF)-like repeat domains in the extracellular part of the receptor.

Frequency:

As required

Result Turnaround Time:

16 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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