This test may be vetted by a pathologist.

The clinical information for the test must be clearly written on the request form. If clinical information is not provided, or does not provide sufficient justification for the test, the test may be declined.

Declined tests :

If a test is declined, the specimen will be held for a reasonable period (usually 3 weeks but dependant on the viability of the sample). Medical practitioners seeking approval for a declined test should email the LabPLUS Immunology Team , giving the patient's name and NHI number and the clinical justification for the test. If unable to email, call the on-call Immunologist via Lablink (09-3078995).

Test vetting policy

This test performed at :

The Children's Hospital at Westmead

Neurogenetics Research Unit

Level 3, research Building

Dock 5, Redbank Road

Westmead

NSW 2145

Australia

Attention: Dr Fabienne Brilot-Turville/Russel Dale

Ph: +61 2 9845 1444