Heart Antibody
| Source |
Blood |
| Mnemonic |
HRT |
| Specimen Requirements |
1 x 3.5 mL gold top SST tube
1 ml serum |
| Specimen Handling |
PSC & RRL:
Centrifuge, pour off, and transport serum on ice to DSC.
Extra-regional:
Centrifuge, pour off, and freeze serum prior to transport to DSC.
DSC:
Freeze specimens upon receipt in lab; ensure frozen specimens do not thaw. |
| Additional Information |
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| Testing Location |
Hamilton Reference Lab |
|
| Testing Frequency |
2 weeks |
| Alternate Name(s) |
Anti-Heart Antibody |
| Reference Interval |
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