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General
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Clinical Use:
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Diagnosis and monitoring of inherited disorders of amino acid metabolism. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Amino Acid Quantification, Citrulline, Glutamine, Glycine, Methionine, PAA, Phenylalanine, Pipecolic Acid, Plasma Amino Acids, Tyrosine, |
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Code:
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PAA |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send whole sample chilled within 2 hours of collection.
Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
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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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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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1mL Adults; 0.5mL Paediatric |
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Collection Instructions:
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Patient should be fasting, but not required. Please note on request form.
If sample will not reach laboratory within 2 hours of collection, it must be centrifuged, separated and frozen.
Requests for Phenylalanine for PKU monitoring require whole heparinised blood or DBS card. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge, separate and freeze sample.
Treat sample as irreplaceable and check with BGU before organising recollection.
Check with BGU before adding this test to a previously collected sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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Stability:
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2 hours chilled; 3 months frozen |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
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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| Metabolic |
Biochemical Genetics Unit |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4140 |
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Last Updated : 10-07-2025 09:29 |