Cortisol Binding Globulin (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Cortisol Binding Globulin (Blood)

Alternate Names	CBG
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	This test is not performed in Australia. Samples may be sent to Christchurch, New Zealand by special arrangement. Requesting units will need to give written confirmation that they will pay for transportation costs. For further information, contact the Chemical Pathologist (03) 9496 5140.
Collection Instructions	-
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Monthly
Min Test Volume	None
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	S, SP, CR
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Forward sample to the Heidelberg laboratory frozen in BioFreeze bottle. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department Approval to be done by Chemical Pathologist prior to sending out. Sample to be sent to: Canterbury Health Laboratories Cnr Tuam & Hagley Ave Opposite Christchurch Hospital Christchurch, NZ, 8140
External Laboratory	Endocrinology and Steroid Laboratory, Canterbury Health Laboratories
Accredited Test	No

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)