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Pre Eclampsia Ratio Test (PERT) (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:sFlt-1
PLGF
PET
PERT
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:RCH
Registration Instructions:

Non MBS item. $100

Central Specimen Reception:

This is an urgent test. Send frozen serum immediately to RCH. See send-away instructions below.

Specimen Types:Serum
Container Types:
SST (collect on ice)SST (collect on ice)
Adults Volume or Mass:2 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:1 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:Collect on Ice
Transport Instructions:On Ice
Send to lab immediately
Processing Instructions:Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store at -20'C
External Laboratory:Royal Children's Hospital Laboratory Services
External Transport Instructions:Send Frozen on Dry Ice

Send-away Department:

Send sample urgently to RCH laboratory. Call RCH Biochemistry 03 9345 6278 (or 03 9345 4200) to notify of urgent sample arrival.