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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Beta - 2-Transferrin, Asialo - Fluid

Recent changes for Beta - 2-Transferrin, Asialo - Fluid

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
19th May 2020
Volume (Adults)

1.0 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume

0.2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions

Wicks and Gauze will not be accepted.

Notes

The presence of asialotransferrin in a fluid indicates that it is, or contains, CSF.

The presence of asialotransferrin in a fluid indicates that it is, or contains, CSF.

Pathologist approval required.

Beta - 2-Transferrin, Asialo - Fluid

Alternate names:
Asialotransferrin, Beta-2-transferrin
Laboratory:
Unassigned
Test Code:
ATRF
Specimen types:
Fluid
Container types:
Sterile JarSterile Jar
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Wicks and Gauze will not be accepted.

Minimum Adult Volume:
1 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL
Notes:

The presence of asialotransferrin in a fluid indicates that it is, or contains, CSF.

Pathologist approval required.

Frequency:
As required
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

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TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

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"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

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