Brivaracetam (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Brivaracetam (Blood)

Alternate Names	Briviact
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Lithium Heparin - No Gel (Green Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x DEDICATED Lithium Heparin (no gel) tube.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
Min Test Volume	150uL
Add On Test Suitability	This test can be added up to 7 days from collection, if refrigerated.

Container ID	LHNG, SNG, EW, EWL
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and refrigerate. Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions 4mL EDTA tube and 9mL PLAIN tube are acceptable container types.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes

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Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)