Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Plasminogen (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
17th August 2023	Request Group	MON	PLA

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

PLA

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.

Specimens cannot be analysed or re- analysed beyond 4 to 6 hours after collection, depending on the test required.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store at -70'C
Time critical - do not delay handling !

External Laboratory:

Monash Pathology

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice