Pre-Transplant VTIS (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Pre-Transplant VTIS (Blood)

Alternate Names	Pre-Transplant Serum (Victorian Transplantation and Immunogenetics Services)
Test Code	VTX
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	This sample is part of a pre-transplant work-up and can only be ordered by the Renal Transplant Team.
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x DEDICATED serum tube.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	5mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	S
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Centrifuge sample. 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.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	VTIS (Victorian Transplantation & Immunogenetics Service)
Accredited Test	Yes

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