Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Red Cell Enzymes (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
11th November 2024	Optional Container Type		Lithium Heparin (without Gel)
	Collection & Request Instructions		Available only by arrangement via The Children Hospital at Westmead Haematologist via switchboard (02) 9845 5000
	Frequency		By Arrangement

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

RCE

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Available only by arrangement via The Children Hospital at Westmead Haematologist via switchboard (02) 9845 5000

Transport Instructions:

Store at 4C

Specimen stability from collection to processing: 24 hours refrigerated

Must arrive in Westmead lab within 24 hours of collection. Transport refrigerated

Assay Frequency:

By Arrangement

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