Testing Laboratory
Victorian Clinical Genomics Services (VCGS)Department
Diagnostic Genetics
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
SN
Test Code (Numeric Code)
9913
Laboratory Handling
Sample Stability
Keep sample at room temperature (18 degrees C to 30 degrees C). Blood should never be refrigerated or frozen.
Synonyms
NIPT
Turnaround Time
5 days
Turnaround Time is between 5 days to a week.
Specimen Type
- Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Streck BCT Tube
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
10
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
7
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Streck BCT Tube
Additional Specimen Information
NIPT referrals to VCGS (Victorian Clinical Genetics Services) are only accepted for Maternal Fetal Medicine - Auckland Hospital and Genetic Services patients, and all other referrals should be directed to Awanui for Illumiscreen.
Please Note: Collection days are Monday to Wednesday for ACH and GLCC Clinic.
Patients presenting for NIPT test are to be invoiced for 'collection fee'.
Copy of the invoice is sent together with the blood sample for Labplus Specimen Reception.
Last updated: 29/04/2026