1) In these terms of contract, "sample" will mean the
specimen accepted by GENDIA for the purpose of genetic
testing. "Requestor" refers
to the physician or laboratory requesting the test,
as specified in the submission
form.
2) The purpose of the DNA analysis is to assess the probability
of having an inherited predisposition to a genetic disease.
The nondetection of specific mutations does not rule out the
possibility of increased risk for the disease.
3) The standard fee will cover:
i) |
the
genetic test |
ii) |
analysis
of the test result |
iii) |
the
test report |
4) Testing will only be carried out when:
i) |
the
submission form is received filled out as requested |
ii) |
all
the samples required are received in good condition |
5) The "requestor" is responsible for getting informed consent
from the patient whose sample is analysed.
6) Once registration forms and samples are received, these
will be deemed to constitute an order to carry out testing.
If the test is cancelled for any reason, cancellation charges
of 100 euro per gene per patient will apply.
7) Payment of the invoice should be performed by the laboratory/person requesting the test and signing this form within 3 months after receiving GENDIA's invoice.
If payment of the invoice is not received by GENDIA within that period, GENDIA is entitled a surplus payment of 5% per quarter.
8) GENDIA reserves the right to request more samples, especially,
but not exclusively, in cases where the sample
taken does not comply with the volume specified in the instructions
issued,
or where the integrity of the sample is in doubt.
9) GENDIA will take all reasonable steps to produce a report
within the stipulated time, but cannot accept
responsibility for any delays.
10) GENDIA will send a copy of the test report to the Requestor.
In all other respects GENDIA will keep the results
confidential, and will not submit them to any other party. GENDIA
will carry
out the test only on the understanding that the
Requestor will make the report available to all persons who consented
for
a DNA sample to be analysed.
11)
GENDIA is not responsible for the authenticity
of the
samples
provided for testing.
12) GENDIA is not responsible for any psychological,
legal or practical consequences of the test.
13) GENDIA assures that the sample will only
be used for the test indicated by the requestor,
who can ask to destroy the sample at any time.
14) This agreement will be subject to the Belgian
law and to the jurisdiction of the Belgian courts.
