Genetic Testing

Doc type: Policy Directive
Compliance with this policy directive is mandatory.

Doc No.: PD2007_066

Functional Group - Sub Group:
Clinical/ Patient Services - Medical Treatment

Summary
This policy sets out NSW Department of Health requirements for testing for genetic disorders and particularly addresses counselling issues and laboratory requirements associated with genetic testing.

Date of Publication: 08 August 2007

Replaces:

Genetic Disorders (Guidelines for Testing of ) [GL2005_012]

Author Branch: Statewide and Rural Health Services and Capital Planning

This document applies to: Area Health Services/Chief Executive Governed Statutory Health Corporation, Affiliated Health Organisations, Affiliated Health Organisations - Declared, Public Hospitals

Audience: Clinical

Distributed to: Public Health System, Divisions of General Practice, NSW Ambulance Service , Ministry of Health, Public Health Units, Public Hospitals, Tertiary Education Institutes

Review Date: 08 March 2013

Policy Manual: Not applicable

File No: 06/3554

Status: Active

File link: Genetic Testing
File size: 109Kb