Pathology Handbook

PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for Collagen Binding Assay

Recent changes for Collagen Binding Assay
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
4th March 2026	Collection & Request Instructions	Specimens cannot be analysed or re- analysed beyond 4 to 6 hours after collection, depending on the test required. Request form and collection instruction click here: Multimer Request Form.pdf	Specimens cannot be analysed or re- analysed beyond 4 to 6 hours after collection, depending on the test required. Request form and collection instruction click here: VWF Request Form.pdf
4th March 2026	Collection & Request Instructions	Specimens cannot be analysed or re- analysed beyond 4 to 6 hours after collection, depending on the test required. https://pathology.alfred.org.au/handbook/downloads/haem/Multimer%20Request%20Form.pdf	Specimens cannot be analysed or re- analysed beyond 4 to 6 hours after collection, depending on the test required. Request form and collection instruction click here: Multimer Request Form.pdf
4th March 2026	Collection & Request Instructions	Specimens cannot be analysed or re- analysed beyond 4 to 6 hours after collection, depending on the test required.https://pathology.alfred.org.au/handbook/downloads/haem/Multimer%20Request%20Form.pdf	Specimens cannot be analysed or re- analysed beyond 4 to 6 hours after collection, depending on the test required. https://pathology.alfred.org.au/handbook/downloads/haem/Multimer%20Request%20Form.pdf
4th March 2026	Collection & Request Instructions	Specimens cannot be analysed or re- analysed beyond 4 to 6 hours after collection, depending on the test required.	Specimens cannot be analysed or re- analysed beyond 4 to 6 hours after collection, depending on the test required.https://pathology.alfred.org.au/handbook/downloads/haem/Multimer%20Request%20Form.pdf

Collagen Binding Assay

Alternative Names:

CBA

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

CBA

Specimen Types:

Plasma

Container Types:

Sodium Citrate

Adults Volume or Mass:

2.7 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Add exactly 2.7 mL of blood & mix by inversion.
Deliver to laboratory within 60 minutes
Must be discussed with a Laboratory Haematologist

Specimens cannot be analysed or re- analysed beyond 4 to 6 hours after collection, depending on the test required.

Request form and collection instruction click here: VWF Request Form.pdf

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Additional Notes:

Reference Range: 50-200 %