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General
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Clinical Use:
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation |
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Code:
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CYSCT |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Age Female (mg/L) Male (mg/L)
>17Y 0.40-1.0 0.40-1.0
2Y to 17Y 0.62-1.11 0.62-1.11
1Y to <2Y 0.6-1.2 0.77-1.85
5M to <1Y 0.75-1.53 0.75-1.53
1M to <5M 1.01-1.92 1.01-1.92
0M to <1M 1.49-2.85 1.49-2.85
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Sample must be centrifuged within 4 hours of collection.
Non-medicare rebateable item. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners must pay $25.00 upfront |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Serum, no gel (RED) |
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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300uL |
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Stability:
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2 days ambient; 7 days chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Contact Phone
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Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
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Last Updated : 19-07-2024 11:49 |