Beta 2 Transferrin (Fluid) Test | Austin Pathology

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Beta 2 Transferrin (Fluid)

Alternate Names	Asialotransferrin, B2 transferrin, Beta 2 Transferrin Fluid
Test Code	FLB2T
Testing Laboratory	Biochemistry
Specimen Type	Fluid
Container Type	Sterile Container
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	-
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 1:00pm 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.
Collection Instructions	Requires collection of: Fluid of interest, collected in a PLAIN (no additives or gels) sterile container, AND Serum tube
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Monday - Friday
Min Test Volume	20uL
Add On Test Suitability	This test cannot be added after 72 hours of collection.

Container ID	FLPOT, POT
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Forward sample to Heidelberg Laboratory at 4°C Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions Store serum and fluid samples at 4°C. If testing cannot be performed within 1 week, serum and fluid samples should be frozen at -20°C.
Laboratory Instructions	Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Upon arrival in lab between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday-Friday, notify Immunology. 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) Instructions for: Heidelberg Biochemistry Between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday-Friday, notify Immunology. For samples received outside hours, ensure a serum sample has been collected within 24 hours of the fluid collection. Store sample in the Immunology fridge.
Accredited Test	Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)