Pathology Handbook

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Alternative Names:

SSB

Laboratory:

Pre-Analytical

Test Code:

SSB

Registration Instructions:

Ward - ALF

Doctor - RH5NK

Bill to - ALH

Panel - SSB only

Specimen Types:

EDTA
Serum
Plasma

Container Types:

SST
EDTA 6 mL
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

3 x SST, 1x EDTA, 1 x Lithium Heparin (gel)

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Daily

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Must be transported same day