| Test Name: Quantiferon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | |||
| PLS Test Code | QUAN | Laboratory | Microbiology |
| Specimen | Blood | Analysis Performed On | Plasma |
| Container | Lithium Heparin Tube | Container colour | Green |
| Multiple specimens | |||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 8 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 2 |
| Reference Ranges | |||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 10 Days | Turnaround Time Urgent | |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Weekly | Transport | |
| Special Requirements | DO NOT CENTRIFUGE DO NOT REFRIGERATE COLLECT BEFORE MIDDAY MONDAY TO FRIDAY | ||
| Patient Preparation | None. | ||
| Collection Instructions | venepuncture | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | Yes | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | Victorian Infectous Diseases Reference Laboratory, Tel: 03 9342 2600, Address: Melbourne Health, 10 Wreckyn Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051 | ||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) | ||