Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

Chromogranin A

Ordering information:

Please note this test is not covered by Medicare rebate and the cost to the patient will be $55.00 to $60.00 (price is subject to change).

Dual reporting has ended. If dual reporting required, please contact the lab prior to sending the sample. Dr Ailie Connell, Chemical Pathologist.

If patient required dual reporting please ask the patient to sign the consent form.

THE REQUEST FORM MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE PATIENT CONSENT FORM OR THE REFERRAL LABORATORY CANNOT PERFORM THE TEST. CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE VERSION OF THIS CONSENT FORM.

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

CHRA

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport ON ICE IMMEDIATELY to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable

Minimum Adult Volume:

2 mL

Frequency:

Weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

7-10 days

Reference Interval:

<3.0 nmol/L (old)

27 – 94 ug/L (new)

Laboratory Use Only

Storage Instructions:

Cold centrifuge, separate and freeze a serum.

External Laboratory:

Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute

External Laboratory details...