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Test Code: HE4 Preferred Name HE4

Results Avail After Hours:Yes

Urgent:N/A

Test Frequency:Monday, Wed, Friday

Routine:3 days

MBS Status:Non-medicare Item

Min. Re-Test Interval:N/A

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Test Tubes

Image	Specimen Type	Specimen Volume	Tube Type
	Blood	4 mL	SST with gel 8.5 mL (Dark Yellow Top)

COLLECTION NOTES

Serum is the only specimen allowed. In menstruating women the recommended collection time is on days 7 - 10 of cycle.
The test is not Medicare rebatable and the patient will receive a bill for $50.

GENERAL NOTES

Ca125 should be requested at the same time. HE4 is used with CA125 to calculate ROMA score which is used to evaluate ovarian masses. The HE4 test is not Medicare rebatable and the patient will receive a bill for $50.