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Prekallikrein (Blood)

Alternate Names
PK
Test Code
MISCSO
Testing Laboratory
Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type

Blood
Container Type

Sodium Citrate (Light Blue Top)

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Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

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Collection Instructions

Please collect 3 x sodium citrate (light blue) tubes. NB: minimum of two tubes must be collected.

Can share the same tubes as High Molecular Weight Kininogen, if also requested.
Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
As Required
Min Test Volume
None
Add On Test Suitability
Room Temperature 4 hours
Refrigerated (2-4°C 8 hours
Container ID
CR
CSR Instructions

Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions

  • Forward sample to 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

  • Sent to:
    Coagulation Laboratory, QEII Hospital, Nedlands WA 6009
    ph: 08 6383 4006
External Laboratory
Haematology, PathWest Laboratory Medicine
Accredited Test
Yes

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)

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Austin Hospital Studley Road
Heidelberg, VIC 3084
Phone:9496-3100
Fax: 03 9496 5803

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