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High-risk result notification
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RCH Paediatric Blood Collection Volume Guide
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In this section
Specimen collection
High-risk result notification
Blood specimen order of draw
RCH Paediatric Blood Collection Volume Guide
Pathology request form
Clinical Analyte Unit conversion tool
Neuropeptides
Test Name
Neuropeptides
Test Code
Hist
Specimen Type
Intestine
Minimum Volume
1 biopsy
Comments
This is an immunofluorescent technique whereby fresh tissue is collected (usually by Pam Farmer) sent to Anatomical Pathology and then fixed in Zambonis fixative. The test is conducted by Pam Farmer - Ext 6608 but reported by the RCH Anatomical Pathologist.
Assay Performed
Anatomical Pathology
RCH
9345 5748
Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri (excluding Public Holidays) 0600-1800hrs
After Hrs: Scientist and Pathologist on call
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