Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

Pharmacogenetic Screening Panel

Ordering information:

Request when abnormal response to pharmacotherapeutics is observed/ Suspected. MUST have consultant approval. Note there is an out-of-pocket expense for outpatients.

Please be specific about which drug(s) / gene(s) require testing.

Alternate names:

drug gene test., Pharmacogenomic test

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

PHARGN

Medicare details:

MBS number: N/A
100% MBS price:

Specimen types:

Blood

Container types:

EDTA

Minimum Adult Volume:

5 mL

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

5 mL

Frequency:

Fortnightly

Result Turnaround Time:

2-3 weeks

Laboratory Use Only

External Laboratory:

Australian Clinical Labs (formerly Healthscope)

External Laboratory details...