| PAPP-A and Free BHCG | FTS | PREGNANCY ASSOCIATED PLASMA PROTEIN A (PAPP-A) |
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| COLLECTION INFORMATION: |
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| Preferred Specimen Type |
Serum Gel |
| Alternate Specimen |
Serum Non Gel |
| Collection Information |
Includes PAPP-A and Free BHCG. Samples are batched and the test is performed twice weekly.
Screening test for Downs syndrome for first trimester mothers.
Reported in MoMs.
Blood samples from patients on high dose biotin (>5mg/day) should not be taken until at least 8hrs after the last dose. Please consult with the Clinical Chemistry laboratory (Ph: 9382 9086) before the test is requested for multiple sclerosis patients on very high dose biotin. |
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| LABORATORY INFORMATION ONLY: |
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| Specimen Code |
S |
| Test Abbreviation |
FTS |
| Test Set |
E817 |
| Laboratory Information |
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| Minimum Assay Volume - Not Collection Volume |
1mL |
| Department |
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| Storage |
Freeze |
| Site |
Royal North Shore |
| Randwick Label |
RNSSF |
| Kogarah Label |
RNSSF |
| Sutherland Label |
RNSSF |
| Sydney Label |
RNSSF |
| SEALS South Label |
RNSSF |
| Update On |
17/12/2020 |
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