Testing
Tay Sachs Disease and related conditions: Genetic Screening Day
Genetic Health Services Victoria run Tay Sachs Disease and related conditions genetic screening days. These
days provide an opportunity to learn about TSD in a social, casual environment
and discounted testing is offered.
The next Tay Sachs disease and related conditions: Genetic Screening Day is:
Date: |
Sunday 2nd November 2008 |
Time: |
10-11:30am |
Where: |
Bnai Brith House
99 Hotham St, East St Kilda |
We would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to B'nai B'rith for kindly allowing us to use their facilities for our Tay Sachs Disease Carrier Screening Days.
- Testing is available outside of screening days
-
Inquiries call Vicki Petrou (03) 8341 6201
or email vicki.petrou@ghsv.org.au
Cost for Tay Sachs Disease Carrier Testing is $50 to be paid on the day (usual price is $100). Cash, cheques, Mastercard & VISA cards accepted.
Cost for full screen that covers the Tay Sachs disease and related conditions
that affect people of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry is $400 (including Tay Sachs disease) to be paid on the day (usual price is $450).
The full screen for Tay Sachs disease and related conditions is free for Year 11 and Year 12 students and for university students on presentation of their student ID card.
|
