Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Prothrombin Fragments 1&2 (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
14th February 2024	External Laboratory	Monash Pathology	PathWest - Fiona Stanley Hospital

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

PTF

Specimen Types:

Plasma

Container Types:

Sodium Citrate

Adults Volume or Mass:

2.7 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Specimens cannot be analysed or re- analysed beyond 4 to 6 hours after collection, depending on the test required.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store frozen

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

PathWest - Fiona Stanley Hospital

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice