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Immune Function Tests (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:Haematology
Test Code:IFT
Medicare rebatable:Yes
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)Lithium Heparin (without Gel)
Collection & Request Instructions:Collect in am
Deliver to laboratory within 60 minutes
Retrospective testing not possible.

 

Assay is only performed TUESDAY and sample must reach RCH laboratory by 12 midday. Therefore sample must be received in Northern Pathology laboratory by 10am. 

Requesting doctor must get approval from the reference laboratory (RCH Immunology) and indicate specific tests required. 

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Send to lab immediately
Processing Instructions:Do Not Centrifuge
Assay Frequency:Weekly
External Laboratory:Royal Children's Hospital Laboratory Services
  External Laboratory details...
External Transport Instructions:Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Assay is only performed TUESDAY and sample must reach RCH laboratory by 12 midday.

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