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Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

RCI

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Plasma

Container Types:

Sodium Citrate

Adults Volume or Mass:

2.7 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Add exactly 2.7 mL of blood & mix by inversion.

By consultation with Haematologist.

Specimens cannot be analysed or re-analysed greater than 2 hours after collection.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Freeze Immediately

Assay Frequency:

By Arrangement

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form