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Alternative Names:

FMR1
FMR1 Triplet Repeat

Laboratory:

Human Molecular

Test Code:

FRAG X

Specimen Types:

Blood
Saliva

Container Types:

EDTA 6 mL
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

3 mL

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

73300

Billing Information:

MBS Item No. 73300

Detection of mutation of the FMR1 gene where:

(a) the patient exhibits intellectual disability, ataxia, neurodegeneration, or premature ovarian failure consistent with an FMRI mutation; or

(b) the patient has a relative with a FMR1 mutation

1 or more tests

Fee: $101.30 Benefit: 75% = $76.00 85% = $86.15

Additional Notes:

Monash Pathology Fragile X details = Test details