Asparaginase Activity Level (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Asparaginase Activity Level (Blood)

Alternate Names	-
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Measure 7 and 14 days post each dose of Peg-Asparaginase. Purpose is to detect silent inactivation (day 7) and to determine duration of activity (day 14) which could potentially be used to guide dosing. Request slip must state the type of asparaginase preparation and time interval since last dose.
Collection Instructions	LABORATORY BASED COLLECTION ONLY.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	None
Min Test Volume	2mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	S, SP, CR
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze within 2 hours of collection. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze plasma within 2 hours of collection. Use pipette to transfer all of plasma into a cryovial (See Haem Reg ph:03 9496 5981 or Ryan from Clinical Trials ph:03 9496 5922 for tube). Place sample in Frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub
Laboratory Instructions	Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department Send to Heather Aumann in Immunology at the Alfred h.aumann@alfred.org.au and notify her and s.patil@alfred.org.au
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Alfred Pathology Services
Accredited Test	Yes

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