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Alternative Names:

THC
CH50
AP50
CH100
AH100
Complement Function
Classical Pathway
Alternative Pathway

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

THC

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

Plain tube- serum (No Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

3 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

3 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature
Send to lab immediately

Processing Instructions:

Time critical - do not delay handling !
Centrifuge
Store at -80'C

Allot to clot for 1 hour.

Centrifuge, aliquot into 3 cryotubes with approximately 0.5mL in each and freeze at -80 degrees Celsius.

External Laboratory:

Royal Children's Hospital Laboratory Services

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice

Specimens (3 aliquots required) MUST arrive frozen.

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form