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Serum Amyloid A

Alternative Names:

SAA

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

SAA

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Serum Amyloid A measurement may be useful in the investigation of suspected Amyloidosis where there is nephrotic syndrome on a background of an active chronic auto-inflammatory disorder and/or infection. Further information regarding basic workup for suspected Amyloidosis can be found on the Australian Amyloidosis Network website.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

On Ice

External Laboratory:

The Children's Hospital at Westmead

Additional Notes:

Must be approved by Chemical Pathologist.

This test is NOT Medicare rebatable

$40 + GST

For turnaround time contact the Immunopathology laboratory at Westmead