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General
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Clinical Use:
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Cystinosis monitoring and diagnosis. |
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Availability:
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Test turnaround time post receipt at reference laboratory is 1 month. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Cysteine, White Cell Cystine, |
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Code:
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CYST |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled immediately following collection. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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EDTA (LAV9), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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9mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Contact BGU prior to collection of sample.
Samples must be collected at FSH, QEII or RPH and delivered to QEII within 2 hours of collection.
Samples must be collected Monday-Thursday only and arrive at QEII laboratory before 2pm.
FSH / RPH - Please collect before 1200pm to allow for transport time to QEII.
Non-medicare rebateable item. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners must pay $300 upfront. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Process sample immediately on arrival in laboratory.
BGU should be contacted to arrange collection of sample from CSRA.
Check with BGU before adding this test to a previously collected sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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5mL |
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Stability:
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2 hours chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled.
Sample must be received at QEII laboratory within 2 hours of collection. |
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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Laboratory |
Westmead Children's Hospital |
(02) 9845 0000 |
| Metabolic |
Biochemical Genetics Unit |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4140 |
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Last Updated : 19-12-2025 11:26 |