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Anti-Reticulin Antibodies (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

Reticulin Autoantibody

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

Not applicable (part of tissue autoantibody assay) ARA

Medicare rebatable:

Registration Instructions:

This assay is not registered as an individual test but is reported as part of a tissue autoantibody screen (e.g. Anti-smooth muscle antibody assay). Seperate registration is not required.

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature
Use Esky from SDMH or CGMC to Alfred

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge

Sera is stored at 4°C until tested (<7days). For long term storage samples are frozen at -20°C or -70°C. Repeated freezing and thawing must be avoided.

Assay Frequency:

Twice weekly

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form