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In accordance with the Ministry of Health (MOH) Code of Practice on the Standards for the Provision of Clinical Genetic / Genomic Testing Services and Clinical Laboratory Genetic, signed informed consent by patients are required to be submitted when ordering genetic tests from / through Parkway Laboratory Service Ltd (Genetics). This would include QF-PCR, karyotyping, NIPS and microarray tests. These tests are categorised by MOH as Level III Genetics tests, and patients are required to be provided pre- and post- counselling for these tests.

We will not proceed with the genetic test(s) without completed endorsed request and consent forms – this includes the following requirements which apply equally to tests ordered from the wards or any other hospital facility:

Note:

• The name of patient and a second identifier needs to be reflected on the sample container which matches the patient’s details provided on the request form.
• Microarray tests require additional patient’s signed consent on a separate microarray consent form (to be requested from Genetics Laboratory at 62485873 or 62485874).
• Home self-collection of Products of Conception (aborted material) is discouraged.
• Cancelled Products of Conception tests are levied a processing fee.