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Acquired JAK2 (Val617Phe) Mutation

Test Code: 
PJK14
Tube Colour: 
Lavender
Department: 
Haematology
Pseudonyms: 
JAK 2 Mutation; JAK2 Kinase Mutation Analysis
Collection Requirements: 
3 - 10 ml EDTA Whole Blood or 1-3mL Bone Marrow
Reference Range: 
Availability: 
1-2 weeks to result
Requires own tube?: 
Yes
Internal Spec Code: 
EW, BM
Fee: 
Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.
Reference Laboratory: 
Peter MacCallum Cancer CentrePathology Department Level 4305 Grattan StreetMelbourne, Vic 3000
Laboratory: 
Molecular Haematology
Specimen MUST be delivered to laboratory within 24 hours of collection (Mon - 3pm Fri, excluding public holidays)

ADAMTS-13

Test Code: 
ATS13
Tube Colour: 
Light Blue
Department: 
Haematology
Pseudonyms: 
ADAMTS 13; ATS13
Availability: 
Weekly (routine); Same day (URGENT)
Requires own tube?: 
No
Fee: 
Routine: AUD $185 not Medicare rebatable; URGENT: AUD $350 not Medicare rebatable
Reference Laboratory: 
Monash Medical Centre
Monash Health Pathology
246 Clayton Road
Clayton

Alpha 2 Antiplasmin

Test Code: 
MISCH
Department: 
Haematology
Pseudonyms: 
Collection Requirements: 
Contact Pathology (Haematology) if collection requirement details are required
Reference Range: 
As reported
Availability: 
Requires own tube?: 
Yes
Internal Spec Code: 
C
Fee: 
Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.
Reference Laboratory: 
Monash Medical CentreMonash Health Pathology246 Clayton RoadClayton, Vic 3168tel 03 9594 4538
Laboratory: 
Haematology

Anti-Human PML Prot.

Test Code: 
MISCH
Tube Colour: 
Lavender
Department: 
Haematology
Pseudonyms: 
Collection Requirements: 
3-10mL EDTA Blood or 1-3mL Bone Marrow
Reference Range: 
Availability: 
2-3 weeks to result
Requires own tube?: 
Yes
Internal Spec Code: 
EW, BM
Fee: 
Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.
Reference Laboratory: 
Peter MacCallum Cancer CentrePathology Department Level 4305 Grattan StreetMelbourne, Vic 3000
Laboratory: 
Molecular Haematology
Specimen MUST be delivered to laboratory within 24 hours of collection (Mon - 3pm Fri, excluding public holidays)

Antibody Titre (RMH only)

Test Code: 
Titre
Department: 
Haematology
Pseudonyms: 
Anti-A, Anti-B
Collection Requirements: 
6mL EDTA tube (Blood Bank) + 2 x 6mL Serum (GEL FREE) - all tubes must include date, time and collector signature
Requires own tube?: 
Yes
Laboratory: 
Blood Transfusion
1. SPECIMENS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR PRETRANSFUSION TESTING UNLESS: i) the specimen and request slip conform to the Blood Transfusion protocols of the relevent site. If Bradma labels are used they must be signed and dated to confirm the patient ID has been checked. ii) The specimen collection declaration is completed by the person collecting and labelling the specimen. Please label the request slip with the ward and clinical details. 2. IF URGENT, TELEPHONE THE LABORATORY. 3. Use "Transfusion Test/ Product Request Form".

Antithrombin

Test Code: 
AT
Tube Colour: 
Light Blue
Department: 
Haematology
Pseudonyms: 
Anti-Thrombin III (AT, AT3, ATIII)
Collection Requirements: 
Sodium Citrate Tube (Coagulation)
Reference Range: 
80- 120% Functional
Availability: 
24 hours
Requires own tube?: 
No
Internal Spec Code: 
C
Fee: 
Medicare rebatable in a patient with a history of venous thromboembolism OR in a first degree relative of a person who has a proven defect of antithrombin III, protein C, protein S or activated protein C resistance.
Laboratory: 
Haematology

APC Resistance Screen

Test Code: 
APCR
Tube Colour: 
Light Blue
Department: 
Haematology
Pseudonyms: 
Activated Protein C Resistance_x000D__x000D_(APC Resistance, APCR)
Collection Requirements: 
Sodium Citrate Tube (Coagulation)
Reference Range: 
Normal Ratio > 0.86
Availability: 
Fortnightly (unless by prior arrangement)
Requires own tube?: 
No
Internal Spec Code: 
C
Fee: 
Medicare rebatable in a patient with a history of venous thromboembolism OR in a first degree relative of a person who has a proven defect of antithrombin III, protein C, protein S or activated protein C resistance.
Laboratory: 
Haematology
See also Hypercoagulation screen.

APTT

Test Code: 
APTT
Tube Colour: 
Light Blue
Department: 
Haematology
Pseudonyms: 
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT)
Collection Requirements: 
Sodium Citrate Tube (Coagulation)
Reference Range: 
Normal: 24- 36 sec _x000D_onds
Availability: 
24 hours
Requires own tube?: 
No
Internal Spec Code: 
C
Fee: 
Medicare rebatable
Laboratory: 
Haematology
See also coagulation profile, DIC screen * Please request specific test(s) and specify any anticoagulation"