Beta 2 Transferrin - Fluid Test | Austin Pathology

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Beta 2 Transferrin - Fluid

Alternate Names	Asialotransferrin, b2 transferrin
Ordering Information	This assay identifies CSF in fluid (e.g. from nasal or ear discharge). Please collect fluid into a sterile container - swabs are NOT suitable. A serum sample MUST be collected along with the fluid in question to enable comparison. Urgent samples requiring same day results, must be received within the laboratory by 1:00 pm weekdays. Ordering clinicians MUST contact the laboratory (03 9496 3100) if urgent testing is needed and speak with the consultant immunopathologist. Weekend and after-hours coverage of this assay is not available. Laboratory staff, please refer to additional instructions below, particularly with regard to sample suitability.
Laboratory	Immunology
MBS Number	Non-medicare rebatable
Specimen	See collection instructions
Container	Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert) Sterile container
Collection Instructions	Collect at room temperature
Additional Collection Instructions	Requires collection of: 1. Serum tube AND 2. Fluid of interest, collected in a PLAIN (no additives or gels) sterile container, such as a sterile urine container.
Minimum Adult Volume	None
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	Monday - Friday
Reference Interval	Not detected

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Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	FLB2T
Container ID	FLPOT, POT
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Additional (Storage) Instructions	Store serum and fluid samples at 4°C. If testing cannot be performed within 1 week, serum and fluid samples should be frozen. Do not add-on requests to fluid samples that are older than 7 days. Please request a new collection, or contact the Complex Chemistry Lab if there are questions about sample suitability. Routine testing is only available Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. After-hours weekend testing requires pathologist approval. Testing is unavailable overnight.
Transport Instructions	Transport at 4°C
Additional Transport Instruction	Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Forward sample to Heidelberg Laboratory at 4°C
Laboratory Notes	Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Upon arrival in lab between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday-Friday, notify Complex Chemistry. Outside of these hours notify biochemistry immediately, regardless of whether it is marked urgent. Test to be registered by urgent bench, and taken immediately to testing department. Do not aliquot. Test Codes: FLB2T (Fluid); SB2T (Serum) Instruction for: Heidelberg Biochemistry Between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday-Friday, notify Complex Chemistry. For samples received outside hours, ensure a serum sample has been collected within 24 hours of the fluid collection. Store sample in complex chemistry fridge.