Test Entry - Detail

Periodic Fevers Syndrome Panel

General

Clinical Use:

Genotyping for Periodic Fevers Syndrome Panel now includes susceptibility for Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF),TRAPS,HIDS,CAPS,MWS, and PAPA. Periodic Fever Syndromes (PFS) are a large sub-family of auto-inflammatory disorders, characterised by intermittent, recurrent and unprovoked fever episodes lasting from a few days to weeks. PFS usually present symptoms at a young age with cycles of fever, that often persist for years. Other symptoms may include rashes, arthralgia, myalgia and gastrointestinal complications.
Please note: At the current point in time this test is not actually being performed at PathWest Laboratory Medicine, due to an issue with reagents. The test is currently being sent away to Blueprint Genetics (Finland) for genetic testing - this will require the requesting physician to also provide a Blueprint Genetics requisition and signed consent form.

Availability:

Samples are batched and tested once a month.

Aliases/Synonyms:

Autoinflammatory Disease Gene Panel, CAPS, Familial Mediterranean Fever, HIDS, MEFV Gene, MVK, MWS, NLRP3, PAPA, PFS, PSTPIP1, TNF Receptor, TNFSF1A, TRAPS,

Code:

IIRD

Handling Instructions (to laboratory):

Send sample ambient.
Deliver sample to laboratory as soon as possible.

Hyperlink:

Reference Interval:

Refer to report or laboratory

Collection Requirements

Container:

EDTA (LAV9),

Sample Type:

See container

Minimum Collection Volume:

9mL

Collection Instructions:

Non-medicare rebateable item. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners must pay $945 upfront.

Processing Requirements

Alternate Containers:

Processing Instructions:

Minimum Assay Volume:

9mL

Stability:

4 days ambient

Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):

Send sample ambient.

Testing Locations

Performed at:

Section	Department	Site	Contact Phone
Immunogenetics Molecular	Immunology	Fiona Stanley Hospital	6152 8006

Last Updated : 20-01-2026 14:43