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Alternative Names:

BMZ
Intercellular Substance
ICS
Anti-Skin Basement Membrane Antibodies

Laboratory:

Immunology

Test Code:

ASK

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Registration Instructions:

If clinical notes indicate vasculitis/vasculitic screen, before registration, check with pre-analytical manager if this is the correct test.

Sendaway Test: St Vincent's Hospital, Biochemistry, Level 2 Inpatient Service Building, Princess St, Fitzroy.

Authorisation: Doctor request sufficient. Approved sendaway.

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Store at 4'C

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

St Vincent's Pathology

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

USEFUL LINKS

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