Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Quantitative Desmoglein 1 & 3 antibody assay
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
30th November 2023	Transport Instructions between sites and/or laboratories		___

Laboratory:

Immunology

Test Code:

STV

Registration Instructions:

Test cannot be requested if performed within the last four weeks.

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Transport Instructions:

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Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Store at 4'C

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

St Vincent's Pathology

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack