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Thyroglobulin Fluid (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

THF

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Fine Needle Aspirate

Container Types:

See Detailed Information

Adults Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collection procedure: After collection of the biopsy and expulsion onto the glass slide the biopsy needle and syringe is immediately rinsed by aspirating 1mL of saline and then expelling the washings into a 10mL plastic tube or sterile container. Expelled fluid should be re-aspirated twice to ensure thorough rinsing of the needle.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Store at -20'C

External Laboratory:

Monash Pathology

External Laboratory details...

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form