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Complement Factor H (Blood)
Alternate Names
|
Factor H, Factor H levels |
Test Code
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FACTH |
Testing Laboratory
|
Referred Laboratory |
Specimen Type
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Blood |
Container Type
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Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert) ![]() |
Medicare Rebate
|
Yes |
Out of Pocket Costs
|
None |
Ordering Information
|
This test is NOT the same as Complement Factor H Antibodies. |
Collection Instructions
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LABORATORY BASED COLLECTION ONLY. Specimen must be separated and frozen within 1 hour of collection. |
Transport Instructions
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Transport on ice
Send to the laboratory as soon as possible |
Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
Testing Frequency
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Fortnightly |
Min Test Volume
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1mL |
Add On Test Suitability
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Add ons for this test cannot be performed. |
Container ID
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S, SP |
CSR Instructions
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Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze within 1 hour of collection. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions
Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception
|
Laboratory Instructions
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None |
External Laboratory
|
Immunology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick |
Accredited Test
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Yes |
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