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Alternative Names:

c-terminal proAVP

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

COPT

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 3 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

3 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Must be discussed with Chemical Pathologist

Collect at ambient temperature

Retrospective testing within 24 hrs

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store at -20'C

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

On Ice

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

External Laboratory:

Northern Pathology Victoria

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice