ACD AND EDTA

The ACD tube must be filled with the correct amount of blood – ie 6mL

6mL ACD

0.25ml EDTA

If a full ACD cannot be collected due the restrictions around the volume of blood being collected, then please contact the immunology lab on 9345 5725 to discuss.

Medical Staff: See Healthy Controls and Cellular Tests Guidelines (http://www.rch.org.au/immunology/#Healthy_Controls_and_Cellular_Tests). Please request FBE.

Collection Staff: Sample to be collected on TUESDAY morning and arrive in Immunology Laboratory by 1330hrs.

Laboratory Staff: Do not spin. Keep at room temperature. Please phone Immunology Lab on 5725 if the sample arrives after 1.30pm Tuesday

External Pathology Providers: Please contact RCH Immunology Lab to arrange testing.

Tuesdays or by appointment