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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Asparaginase

Recent changes for Asparaginase

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
8th December 2025
Request Group

BMISC

ASPARA

Volume (Adults)

1 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume

1 mL

Preferred Container Type

Not required

Serum tube with gel

Collection & Request Instructions

Transport ON ICE IMMEDIATELY to lab

Collection & Request Instructions

Sample must be centrifuged and frozen immediately.

Processing Instructions

Store and transport frozen.

External Transport Instructions

Store and transport frozen.

Asparaginase

Ordering information:

This medication is used specifically where a clinician experienced in the use is monitoring the patient.

Time points for collection: 7 days after peg-asparaginase and just prior to the next dose after E. Coli asparaginase. 

Alternate names:
Peg Asaparaginase
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
ASPARA
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport ON ICE IMMEDIATELY to lab

Sample must be centrifuged and frozen immediately.

Minimum Adult Volume:
1 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Frequency:
Weekly
Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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