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Alternative Names:

Dust Mix allergy

Laboratory:

Immunology

Test Code:

012

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Registration Instructions:

Only 4 allergens/mixes can be requested at any one time. For requests of more than 4 allergens, patients will be billed for the excess number.

This test panel includes the following allergens:

Dermatophagoides Pteronyssinus, Dermathophagoides Farina, German Cockcroach.

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6.5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Store at 4'C

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack