Pseudonyms
PFA 100
Collection Requirements
**Specific 3.8% Sodium Citrate Tube**
Fill tube to the line indicated. Keep specimen at room temperature and hand deliver to Central Specimen Reception ASAP after collection.
DO NOT use pneumatic tube.
Tube Colour
Aqua blue
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
Yes
Department
HaematologyReference Interval
Refer to report
Availability
Weekdays
Reference Laboratory
Royal Children's Hospital Laboratory Services, Level 4 East Building, 50 Flemington Road Parkville, Vic, 3052. tel 03 9345 4200 Fax 03 9345 9884
Fee
Medicare rebatable Item 65144
Notes
Specimen must be delivered to MH Pathology, Haematology and sent to RCH ASAP.
Please note specific collection and specimen handling requirements.
Sodium Citrate Tube (** 3.8% tube required). Tubes are available in both collection centres.
Test code: PFA
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