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Alternative Names:

Soluble IL-2 Receptor
soluble interleukin 2 receptor

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

SCD

Registration Instructions:

Requires approval from Laboratory Haematology Registrar/Consultant.

Specimen Types:

Serum
Plasma

Container Types:

SST
EDTA 4 mL
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

3 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Must be discussed with a Laboratory Haematologist

Test cost $60

FREEZE the serum/plasma within 24 hours of collection and send TWO (2) serum aliquots (min 100uL) to RCH FROZEN.

Transport Instructions:

On Ice

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store at -70'C

Immediate spin, separate serum or plasma. Freeze 3 aliquots (min 100uL) and freeze at -70C freexer

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

External Laboratory:

Royal Children's Hospital Laboratory Services

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice