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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Asparaginase Activity Assay

Recent changes for Asparaginase Activity Assay
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th October 2026
Minimum/Paediatric Volume

0.5 mL

28th September 2026
Alternative names

Aspar, PEG (Oncaspar), Erwinia, Erwinase, Enrylaze, Asparaginase

Aspar, PEG, Oncaspar, Enrylaze, Asparaginase

Asparaginase Activity Assay

Alternative Names:Aspar
PEG
Oncaspar
Enrylaze
Asparaginase
Laboratory:Haematology
Test Code:ASPAR
Specimen Types:Serum
Container Types:
SST
EDTA 3 mL
Adults Volume or Mass:0.5 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:0.5 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:Deliver to laboratory within 60 minutes

Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection, aliquot serum, and freeze immediately.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Send to lab frozen on dry ice.

Please notify Immunology staff if sample arrives thawed/at room temp.

Assay Frequency:Twice weekly