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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
Notes

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.