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 Recent changes for ADAMTS-13 Activity

Recent changes for ADAMTS-13 Activity
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16th September 2024
Collection & Request Instructions

This form must accompany the standard pathology request form/referral letter and specimen for all ADAMTS-13 requests.

https://pathology.alfred.org.au/handbook/downloads/ADAMTS-13%20request%20form.docx

This form must accompany the standard pathology request form/referral letter and specimen for all ADAMTS-13 requests.

https://monashpathology.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/FOR-HE-147.pdf

ADAMTS-13 Activity

Laboratory:Haematology
Test Code:ADAMTS13
Specimen Types:Plasma
Container Types:
Sodium Citrate
Collection & Request Instructions:Add exactly 2.7 mL of blood & mix by inversion.

This form must accompany the standard pathology request form/referral letter and specimen for all ADAMTS-13 requests.

https://monashpathology.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/FOR-HE-147.pdf

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Send to lab immediately

Send on dry ice

External Laboratory:Monash Pathology
Additional Notes:

FBE often have the urgent STICKER attached and this does NOT mean the ADAMTS-13 IS URGENT - CHECK WITH HAEMATOLOGIST/ REGISTRARS re Urgency.