Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Glucagon
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
23rd March 2021	Collection & Request Instructions	Collection tube: 5ml EDTA + Aprotinin - must collect from Pathology Reception Before ordering consult with Endocrinologist.	TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE AT ROYAL PRINCE ALFRED HOSPITAL (Collection tube: 5ml EDTA + Aprotinin - must collect from Pathology Reception) (Before ordering consult with Endocrinologist.)
12th February 2021	Preferred Container Type	Special: 5mL EDTA-trasylol	Special: 5mL EDTA + Aprotinin
	Collection & Request Instructions	Before ordering consult with Endocrinologist.	Collection tube: 5ml EDTA + Aprotinin - must collect from Pathology Reception Before ordering consult with Endocrinologist.

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

GLAG

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Special: 5mL EDTA + Aprotinin

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect on Ice
Fast for > 8 hours pre procedure

TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE AT ROYAL PRINCE ALFRED HOSPITAL

(Collection tube: 5ml EDTA + Aprotinin - must collect from Pathology Reception)

(Before ordering consult with Endocrinologist.)

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

On Ice
Send to lab immediately

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

External Laboratory:

NSW Health Pathology, (SSWPS) - RPA