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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Transthyretin

Recent changes for Transthyretin

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
13th September 2022
Processing Instructions

The serum must be aliquoted and frozen. Transthyretin is only stable for 3 days at 4-8C .

The serum must be aliquoted and frozen. Transthyretin is only stable for 3 days at 4-8C .

External Laboratory

Monash Pathology

Transthyretin

Ordering information:

A normal CRP is a prerequisite for this test, as is clinical information.

Alternate names:
Pre Albumin
Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
PRALB
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
Plain Tube with gelPlain Tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Frequency:
Weekly
Reference Interval:

200-400 mg/L

Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW