Chromogranin A |
| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry |
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| Test Code: | CHROMOG A |
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| Specimen Types: | Blood |
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| Container Types: | |
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| Adults Volume or Mass: | 1 mL |
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| Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass: | 1 mL |
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| Collection & Request Instructions: | Fast for > 8 hours pre procedure
Collect on Ice
Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy should be ceased at least 2 weeks prior if possible. |
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| Processing Instructions: | Centrifuge immediately
Aliquot
Freeze Immediately
Minimum of 650uL frozen aliquot |
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| Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories: | On Ice
Send to lab immediately
Please indicate medications and supply clinical notes.
Transport frozen |
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| Assay Frequency: | Weekly |
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| External Laboratory: | Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (VCCC) |
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| External Transport Instructions: | Send Frozen on Dry Ice
Must be approved by Chemical Pathologist.
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