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Test & Collection Guide

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BRCA1/BRCA2

Ordering information:

PLEASE NOTE THIS TEST REQUIRES 6 ml OF BLOOD.  PLEASE COLLECT 1x LARGE EDTA TUBE.  Stored at Room Temperature.

 

Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
BPCR
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
EDTA large (Blood Bank)EDTA large (Blood Bank)
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Send to Peter Mac on next available courier. Stable at room temperature for a maximum of 2 weeks.

Use for BRCA1/2, Ovarian, Colorectal and Prostate forms

Notes:

All requests require consent after appropriate genetic counselling

Frequency:
As required
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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