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General
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Clinical Use:
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Samples to be collected on behalf of the Australian Snake Project team. Patient usually comes through the Emergency Department and should collect the samples requested on the ASP form, usually a clot, gold top. The sample and forms are sent to the lab and treated as per the instruction sheet. If possible also separate any other samples received from the snake bite victim. These can be separated at a later time i.e. >4-hrs post collection, label as "delayed separation". |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| ASP, |
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Code:
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XMISC |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send whole sample ambient.
Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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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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5mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Dedicated sample required.
If sample will not reach laboratory within 4 hours of collection, it must be centrifuged, separated and frozen. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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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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5mL |
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Stability:
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4 hours ambient; Stable frozen indefinitely |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Coagulation |
Haematology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4006 |
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Last Updated : 05-01-2021 15:00 |