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 Recent changes for Erythropoietin (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for Erythropoietin (Sendaway Test)
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
20th January 2025
MBS rebatable

Yes

No

Collection & Request Instructions

If the sample is not collected at Northern Hospital Epping i.e. collected at other collection sites (Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre and Craigieburn Centre), the primary SST tube shall be centrifuged and the sample kept cool with ice blocks at all times. When the SST sample arrives at the laboratory, aliquot and freeze serum at -20 degrees Celsius.

If the sample is not collected at Northern Hospital Epping i.e. collected at other collection sites (Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre and Craigieburn Centre), the primary SST tube shall be centrifuged and the sample kept cool with ice blocks at all times. When the SST sample arrives at the laboratory, aliquot and freeze serum at -20 degrees Celsius.

The test is not Medicare rebatable and costs $45 + GST as of 15/1/25

Erythropoietin (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:EPO
Laboratory:Haematology
Test Code:ERP
Medicare rebatable:No
Specimen Types:Serum
Container Types:
SST (collect on ice)SST (collect on ice)
Adults Volume or Mass:6 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:2 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:Collect on Ice

If the sample is not collected at Northern Hospital Epping i.e. collected at other collection sites (Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre and Craigieburn Centre), the primary SST tube shall be centrifuged and the sample kept cool with ice blocks at all times. When the SST sample arrives at the laboratory, aliquot and freeze serum at -20 degrees Celsius.

The test is not Medicare rebatable and costs $45 + GST as of 15/1/25

Transport Instructions:On Ice

USEFUL LINKS

 

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples