Alpha subunit gonadotrophin (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

ALGO

Test Code (Numeric Code)

3515

Synonyms

Alpha subunits, ASU, alpha-subunits, alpha pituitary hormone subunit

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Laboratory Notes
Any queries please contact Section Leader/Technical Specialist SCP - Endocrinology
Sample Serum - plain tube or plasma - lithium heparin non-gel

Sample Preparation Separate and freeze immediately
Minimum volume 500 uL, preferably more than 1 mL
Transport to Canterbury Health Labs Send frozen

Specimen Transport Instructions for Referring Laboratories
Sample Serum - plain tube or plasma - lithium heparin non-gel
Sample Preparation Separate and freeze immediately

Minimum volume 500 uL, preferably more than 1 mL
Transport to LabPlus Send frozen

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