sFLT-1:PLGF Test | Austin Pathology

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sFLT-1:PLGF

Alternate Names	SFLT1, PLGF, Pre-eclampsia ratio, Pre-eclampsia Test, PERT
Ordering Information	Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $100.00 Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Blood
Container	Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert)
Collection Instructions	Place tube on ice & send to laboratory immediately
Additional Collection Instructions	LABORATORY BASED COLLECTION ONLY. Please collect DEDICATED 1 x serum tube on ice.
Minimum Adult Volume	1mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	1mL
Frequency	Monday - Friday
Reference Interval	This is a referred test. Please see reference interval on report.

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Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	MISCSO
Container ID	S, EWP, CM, SP, EW, CMS, ACD, CR, SWAB
Storage Instructions	Store serum frozen at - 20°C
Additional (Storage) Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze plasma/serum within 2 hours of collection.
Transport Instructions	Transport frozen
External Laboratory	Complex Biochemistry, Royal Children's Hospital