Functional Test for Interferon Antibodies (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Functional Test for Interferon Antibodies (Blood)

Alternate Names	Interferon-gamma antibodies, anti-IFN-y antibodies, IFN-y antibodies, interferon-alpha antibodies, IFN-a antibodies, INF antibodies, INF-y, INF-a
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Please discuss testing with the on-call Immunopathologist ph:03 9496 3100.
Collection Instructions	-
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Fortnightly
Min Test Volume	1mL
Add On Test Suitability	Contact On-call Immunopathologist to discuss add on suitability.

Container ID	S
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Forward sample to Heidelberg laboratory frozen in BioFreeze bottle. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Immunology, Royal Children's Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes

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