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Cystic Fibrosis - Genetic Testing

Ordering information:

Testing for diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis remains covered by Medicare (Known family history/Partner is a carrier/known CF/Foetus with Echogenic Bowel), but family testing comes at a cost of $160.25

 

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

Newborn/Infants: 1-2 ml EDTA

Children: 2-5 ml EDTA

Adults: 5-10 ml EDTA

Frequency:
As required
Result Turnaround Time:
4-8 weeks
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