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General |
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| Clinical Use: | AssurePlus is currently ONLY orderable via request form from Genetic Health WA. AssurePlus is an expanded genetic screening test assessing the chance of a reproductive couple of having children with cystic fibrosis, fragile X syndrome, spinal muscular atrophy plus approximately 750 serious childhood onset conditions across over 1300 genes. AssurePlus is a couple-only screening test to determine the combined chance of having a child with a severe childhood-onset genetic disorder. Samples are collected from both partners at the same time. If both partners are not available, this test cannot be performed. Testing is generally performed prior to reproduction. In case of an ongoing pregnancy, testing should be performed by no later than 11+6 weeks. |
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| Availability: | Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. Results available 4-6 weeks after sample receipt. |
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| Aliases/Synonyms: | Expanded Reproductive Carrier Screening, | |||||||||
| Code: | GRCSP | |||||||||
| Handling Instructions (to laboratory): | Send sample ambient. | |||||||||
| Hyperlink: | https://pathwest.health.wa.gov.au/Our-Services/Clinical-Services/Diagnostic-Genomics/Prenatal-Perinatal-Diagnosis | |||||||||
| Reference Interval: |
Not applicable |
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Collection Requirements |
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| Container: | EDTA (LAVENDER), | |||||||||
| Sample Type: | See container | |||||||||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 2mL | |||||||||
| Collection Instructions: | AssurePlus is currently ONLY orderable via request form from Genetic Health WA. For standard 3 gene reproductive carrier screening, please refer to the separate test directory entry. |
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Processing Requirements |
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| Processing Instructions: | Do not centrifuge sample. Store sample ambient. |
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| Minimum Assay Volume: | 2mL | |||||||||
| Stability: | 7 days ambient | |||||||||
| Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): | Send sample ambient. | |||||||||
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Testing Locations |
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Last Updated : 12-12-2024 08:13 |
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