This test may be vetted by a pathologist.

The clinical information for the test must be clearly written on the request form. If clinical information is not provided, or does not provide sufficient justification for the test, the test may be declined.

Declined tests :

If a test is declined, the specimen will be held for a reasonable period (usually 3 weeks but dependant on the viability of the sample). Medical practitioners seeking approval for a declined test should email the LabPLUS Immunology Team , giving the patient's name and NHI number and the clinical justification for the test. If unable to email, call the on-call Immunologist via Lablink (09-3078995).

Test vetting policy

A summary of the clinical reasons for the request is required to be forwarded to the testing laboratory before testing will be performed.

This is a high cost assay and all costs involved will be on-charged to the requestor's RC.

Dr Finn E. Somnier

Department of Medical Biochemistry, Immunology and Genetics

Statens Serum Institut

Artillervej 5

DK-2300

Copenhagen

Denmark