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Anti F-Actin Antibodies (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

IgG F-Actin Autoantibodies
F-Actin Autoantibodies

Laboratory:

Immunology

Test Code:

FAC

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge

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

Assay Frequency:

3 x weekly (thrice)

External Laboratory:

St Vincent's Pathology

External Laboratory details...

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature

Tests performed Monday, Wednesday,Friday.

St Vincent's Hospital,

Biochemistry, Level 2 Inpatient Service Building, Princess St, Fitzroy

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