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Beta - 2-Transferrin, Asialo - Fluid

Alternate names:
Asialotransferrin, Beta-2-transferrin
Laboratory:
Biochemistry
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
Storage Instructions:

Non-urgent transport  add to the the Chemcial Pathologist review list. 

External Laboratory:
St Vincents Hospital
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