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Pre-Transplant VTIS Serum

Ordering Information	This sample is part of a pre-transplant work-up and can only be ordered by the Renal Transplant Team.
Cerner Test Name	Pre Transplant VTIS Serum
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Blood
Container	See collection instructions
Additional Collection Instructions	Please collect DEDICATED serum tube (Gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert)
Minimum Adult Volume	None
Frequency	As required

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	VTX
Container ID	S
Storage Instructions	Store specimen at room temperature
Transport Instructions	Transport at room temperature
Laboratory Notes	Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception DO NOT load onto DxA or refer sample to biochemistry. DO NOT open or breach tube. DO NOT aliquot. Treat sample as a routine metropolitan sendaway. Place sample in room temperature sendouts bucket for dispatch next business day.
External Laboratory	VTIS (Victorian Transplantation & Immunogenetics Service)