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Human Epididymis Protein 4
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Test performed only on females.
HE4 also incorporates results for CA125. |
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Availability:
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| HE4, |
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Code:
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HE4 |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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4mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Non-medicare rebateable item. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners must pay $58.00 upfront. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Serum, no gel (RED) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge, separate and freeze sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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1mL |
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Stability:
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4 days chilled; 6 months frozen |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send separated sample frozen on dry ice.
Requests should be reviewed by Duty Biochemist prior to transport. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
Sullivan Nicolaides |
(07) 3377 8666 |
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Last Updated : 11-04-2024 13:51 |