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Specimen Collection

Everolimus


Test Name
Everolimus
Test Code
SAEVER
Specimen Type

EDTA - whole blood.
Samples must be received by RCH Specimen Reception by 10:00am weekdays and 9:00am weekends and public holidays.

Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Comments
Nursing and Medical staff are asked not to call the Alfred Hospital directly. Please contact Biochemistry on ext 56278 for result if unavailable in the EMR

Lab NOTE:
Freeze WHOLE blood and transport frozen.

DO NOT SPIN
Sample must reach referal lab by 1:00pm (Monday-Friday), the courier pickup time is 11:00am.  Sample must reach referal lab by 11:00am (Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays), the courier pickup time is 10:00am.
Urgent samples may require an extra courier to be book.

Send to testing laboratory on dry ice. Do not pack dry ice in a sealed container. Use appropriate PPE.

ADD ON TESTS: For an add on EVEROLIMUS, the EDTA specimen can be frozen  and sent frozen  for testing up to 7 days post collection.
Assay Performed
Biochemistry Dept
Alfred Hospital
Commercial Road
Prahran 3181
VIC
03 9076 3888
Assay Frequency
DAILY - ALL Results will be made available by the Alfred after 7pm.
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