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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for NIPT - Fetal DNA (RhD)

Recent changes for NIPT - Fetal DNA (RhD)

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
5th December 2025
Collection & Request Instructions

Collect samples at BHH on Tuesday and Wednesday (before 1pm) and at Angliss on Tuesday only. 

NIPA(T) must be requested on the Blood Bank request form accompanied by an Australian Red Cross Lifeblood (ARCL) request for NIPT for Fetal RHD form. 

Please collect 1 x 6mL EDTA to be stored at room temperature and forwarded to the specimen reception at Box Hill in a red plastic bag. Upon arrival at Box Hill specimen reception, the request is registered as per the usual interstate send away procedure and stored at 2 – 8°C until ready for interstate courier pick up on Wednesday 3pm.

 

Collect samples on the following days only:

Box Hill - Tuesday (anytime) and Wednesday (before 1pm)

Angliss - Tuesday only (anytime). 

NIPA(T) must be requested on the Blood Bank request form accompanied by an Australian Red Cross Lifeblood (ARCL) request for NIPT for Fetal RHD form. 

Please collect 1 x 6mL EDTA to be stored at room temperature and forwarded to the specimen reception at Box Hill in a red plastic bag. Upon arrival at Box Hill specimen reception, the request is registered as per the usual interstate send away procedure and stored at 2 – 8°C until ready for interstate courier pick up on Wednesday 3pm.

 

NIPT - Fetal DNA (RhD)

Ordering information:

Test cannot be performed before 15 weeks gestation.

Alternate names:
NIPA (T)
Laboratory:
Blood Bank
Test Code:
RCAG
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
EDTA large (Blood Bank)EDTA large (Blood Bank)
Collection Instructions:

Collect samples on Tueday only. Specimens MUST arrive at BHH CSR no later than 12pm Wednesday.

NIPA(T) must be requested on the Blood Bank request form accompanied by an Australian Red Cross Lifeblood (ARCL) request for NIPT for Fetal RHD form. 

Please collect 1 x 6mL EDTA to be stored at room temperature and forwarded to the specimen reception at Box Hill. Upon arrival at Box Hill specimen reception, the request is registered as per the usual interstate send away procedure and stored at 2 – 8°C until ready for interstate courier pick up on Wednesday 3pm.

 

Minimum Adult Volume:
6 mL
Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
2 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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