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 Recent changes for Tissue Plasminogen Activator (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for Tissue Plasminogen Activator (Sendaway Test)
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
25th October 2023
Request Group

MON

PLT

Tissue Plasminogen Activator (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:TPA
Laboratory:Haematology
Test Code:PLT
Medicare rebatable:Yes
Specimen Types:Plasma
Container Types:
Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate
Adults Volume or Mass:2.7 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:0.5 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:Send to lab immediately
Processing Instructions:Centrifuge twice
Aliquot
Freeze Immediately
Store at -70'C
Assay Frequency:Monthly
External Laboratory:Monash Pathology
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External Transport Instructions:Send Frozen on Dry Ice

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