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Placental Alkaline Phosphatase
Plain Universal (CSF) and Brown clotted serum, gel barrier
| Test | Placental Alkaline Phosphatase |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | PLAP |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | Plain Universal (CSF) and Brown clotted serum, gel barrier |
| Clinical Indication | Diagnosis and monitoring of germ cell tumours (seminomas & dysgerminomas, not teratomas) and pineal tumours |
| Specimen Type | Blood or CSF |
| Sample type | Serum or CSF |
| Minimum Volume | 2mL |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Turnaround Time | 5 days |
| Laboratory | Protein Reference Unit PO BOX 894 Sheffield S5 7YT 0114 226 9196 |
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |
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