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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for Caeruloplasmin

Date

Field

Changed From

Changed To

31st July 2024

Collection & Request Instructions

Sample required to be frozen within 48 hrs of collection

Caeruloplasmin

Laboratory:

Biochemistry

Test Code:

CAER

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable

Sample required to be frozen within 48 hrs of collection

Minimum Adult Volume:

2 mL

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

1 mL

Frequency:

Twice weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

3-4 days

Reference Interval:

Male 0.15-0.30 g/L

Female 0.16-0.45 g/L

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