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ADAMTS-13 Activity (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

ADA

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Plasma

Container Types:

Sodium Citrate

Adults Volume or Mass:

2.7 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Must be discussed with a Laboratory Haematologist
Add exactly 2.7 mL of blood & mix by inversion.

Collect 2 (TWO tubes).

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.

Transport Instructions:

Send to lab immediately

Method:

This test is the not listed on CMBS schedule.

For routine batch testing charge is $280 and for urgent requests $400.

This test will be performed on the AcuStar chemiluminescent platform at Monash Pathology from Oct 2023.

Additional Notes:

Must be approved by Haematologist and determined very clearly if this test is URGENT or only for batch testing. FBE often have the urgent STICKER attached and this does NOT mean the ADAMTS-13 IS URGENT - CHECK WITH HAEMATOLOGIST/ REGISTRARS

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples