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Erythropoietin (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

EPO

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

ERP

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST (collect on ice)

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect on Ice

If the sample is not collected at Northern Hospital Epping i.e. collected at other collection sites (Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre and Craigieburn Centre), the primary SST tube shall be centrifuged and the sample kept cool with ice blocks at all times. When the SST sample arrives at the laboratory, aliquot and freeze serum at -20 degrees Celsius.

Transport Instructions:

On Ice