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Alternative Names:

PERT
sFlt-1
PLGF

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

PERT

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

A separate container is required for this test.
Deliver to laboratory within 60 minutes

Serum must be separated within 2 hours of collection.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

See Detailed Information

Transport frozen specimen between sites.

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

External Laboratory:

Women's and Children's Pathology Services, RCH

Additional Notes:

Must be approved by a Chemical Pathologist.

This is a non-MBS rebatable test. Costs to be covered by the patient (currently $100)

PERT (Pre-eclampsia test).

Test comprises of sFlt-1 and PLGF.

sFlt-1/PLGF ratio <38: Not likely to develop pre-eclampsia for at least 1 week.

Biotin doses >5mg/day can cause falsely low sFlt-1 and falsely low PLGF results. Contact the RCH lab if biotin interference is supsected.