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Alternative Names:

Soluble IL-2 Receptor

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

SCD25

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

8.5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

3 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Must be discussed with a Laboratory Haematologist

Sample must be spun and frozen ASAP post collection.

This assay requires 2 serum aliquots ( both of minimum volume of 100ul to be sent frozen)

Processing Instructions:

Freeze Immediately

Immediate spin, separate serum and freeze at -20C

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

On Ice

External Laboratory:

Women's and Children's Pathology Services, RCH

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice