Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Allergy to Lamb
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
13th August 2024	Alternative names	Lamb allergen	Lamb allergen, Mutton

Alternative Names:

Lamb allergen
Mutton

Laboratory:

Immunology

Test Code:

124

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.

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form