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".
8.5 ml Serum Tube: Arrange with Medical Microbiologist before specimen is taken as specimens obtained are generally for virological investigations._x000D__x000D_
8.5 ml Serum Tube: Arrange with Medical Microbiologist before specimen is taken as specimens obtained are generally for virological investigations._x000D__x000D_
8.5 ml Serum Tube: Arrange with Medical Microbiologist before specimen is taken as specimens obtained are generally for virological investigations._x000D__x000D_
Paraffin Embedded Tissues Blocks or Unstained Slides
Reference Range:
Refer to report
Availability:
Turn around time: Routine testing - 10 business days
Requires own tube?:
No
Internal Spec Code:
Block or Slides
Fee:
Contact reference laboratory directly for current fee.
Reference Laboratory:
Molecular PathologyPeter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Laboratory:
Molecular Pathology
Testing performed at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Sections are prepared by Anatomical Pathology, RMH
For establishment of BRAF V600 mutation status in tumour tissue prior to dabrafenib or vemurafenib therapy in a patient with unresectable stage III or stage IV metastatic cutaneous melanoma, requested by or on behalf of the treating specialist
Breast cancer type 1 susceptibility gene, predictive
Collection Requirements:
Two indepedently collected EDTA tubes, greater than 15 minutes apart | Sample 1 - 9mL Blood EDTA tube | Sample 2 - 9mL Blood EDTA tube | Request slip must be signed by collector
Reference Range:
Refer to report
Availability:
Turn around time:_x000D__x000D_ Routine testing - 6 weeks URGENT testing - 12 business days
Requires own tube?:
Yes
Internal Spec Code:
Ew
Fee:
Contact reference laboratory directly for current fee
Reference Laboratory:
Molecular PathologyPeter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Laboratory:
Molecular Pathology
1. Two indepedently collected EDTA tubes, greater than 15 minutes apart are required
2. Only Family Cancer Clinic requests will be processed
3. Contact Molecular Pathology, RMH (ph 9342 7991) if result is required URGENTLY
Breast cancer type 2 susceptibility gene, predictive
Collection Requirements:
Two indepedently collected EDTA tubes, greater than 15 minutes apart | Sample 1 - 9mL Blood EDTA tube | Sample 2 - 9mL Blood EDTA tube | Request slip must be signed by collector
Reference Range:
Refer to report
Availability:
Turn around time:_x000D__x000D_ Routine testing - 6 weeks URGENT testing - 12 business days
Requires own tube?:
Yes
Internal Spec Code:
Ew
Fee:
Contact reference laboratory directly for current fee
Reference Laboratory:
Molecular PathologyPeter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Laboratory:
Molecular Pathology
1. Two indepedently collected EDTA tubes, greater than 15 minutes apart are required
2. Only Family Cancer Clinic requests will be processed
3. Contact Molecular Pathology, RMH (ph 9342 7991) if result is required URGENTLY
Min.10 ml to Max. 50ml. For optimal results >10ml is required.
Reference Range:
Availability:
Weekdays
Requires own tube?:
Yes
Internal Spec Code:
Fee:
Medicare rebatable
Laboratory:
Cytology
As these samples are often shared between departments, Cytology recommends that samples are split at time of collection. For optimal results at least 10ml of sample is required.