Cryofibrinogen (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Cryofibrinogen (Blood)

Alternate Names	-
Test Code	CRYOF
Testing Laboratory	Immunology
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	4 mL EDTA (Purple Top)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	This test can only be performed at the following hospital-associated collection centres: Austin Hospital Heidelberg Repatriation Mercy Hospital Mildura Shepparton Swan Hill Echuca
Collection Instructions	LABORATORY BASED COLLECTION ONLY. This test requires 2 x 4mL EDTA tubes - please ensure tubes are filled completely. This test must be collected using a HOT BOX kit, maintained at 37°C (kit stocked with pre-warmed syringes, collection tubes, etc.). Collection materials should only be taken out immediately prior to use. After blood collection, the specimen tubes should be immediately returned to the HOT BOX and transported promptly to the laboratory. Collect Monday to Thursday, and before 12pm on Friday. Do not collect sample outside these times.
Transport Instructions	Transport at 37°C using Hot Box kit Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Storage Instructions	None
Testing Frequency	Fortnightly
Min Test Volume	2mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	E37
CSR Instructions	See detailed Instructions below: Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Upon arrival, remove samples from the HOT BOX and immediately place into a 37°C incubator. A centrifuge bucket should be placed in the incubator at the same time (please do not place specimens into the cold centrifuge bucket). Allow both the centrifuge bucket and samples to remain in the incubator for 2 hours. Remove the samples from the incubator and place into the warm centrifuge bucket to spin for 10 minutes. Separate by pouring as much serum as possible, directly into an aliquot tube (do not use a pipette as these are not warmed). These aliquots may be kept at room temperature. Please send promptly to the Austin Heidelberg laboratory via the STANDARD Packing List. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception For samples collected at Austin: remove samples from the HOT BOX and immediately place into a 37°C incubator. Immunology staff will collect the samples from the incubator and process specimens. Samples are to remain in their original collection tubes. For samples arriving from Regional labs: place all aliquots into the 37°C incubator for Immunology staff to collect; no further processing is required.
Laboratory Instructions	None
Accredited Test	Yes

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