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Red Blood Cell Morphology (Spot Urine)
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General
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Clinical Use:
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A parameter used in the monitoring or diagnosis of glomerulonephritis. |
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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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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Glomerular / Non-Glomerular Red Cells, RBC Morphology (Spot Urine), |
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Code:
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URBCM |
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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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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Urine Container (URINE), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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10mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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If sample will not reach laboratory within 4 hours of collection, mix 5mL of sample with 5mL of Buffered Neutral Formalin. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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Stability:
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4 hours chilled (Unpreserved) |
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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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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Bacteriology |
Microbiology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8012 |
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Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4505 |
| Bacteriology |
Microbiology |
Royal Perth Hospital |
9224 2637 |
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Last Updated : 18-07-2022 12:55 |