Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for alpha Glycoprotein Subunit
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To

Alternative Names:

alpha Subunit

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

ASUB

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Some pituitary tumours secrete little or no intact hormone, but produce common alpha subunit of glycoprotein hormones in massive amounts.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

SydPATH Blood & Bone Marrow Translplant Service