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General
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Clinical Use:
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Testing is available for levels of B1, B12 and folate in all food matrices. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Cobalamin in Foodstuff, Folate in Foodstuff, |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send non-perishable items ambient.
Send perishable samples chilled within 24 hours of collection or frozen if delays in transport. |
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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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Miscellaneous (MISC), |
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Sample Type:
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Food; Animal Feed |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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100g |
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Collection Instructions:
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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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N/A |
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Stability:
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Dependent on sample type |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send non-perishable items ambient.
Send perishable samples chilled within 24 hours of collection or frozen if delays in transport. |
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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| Foods Testing |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6457 2169 |
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Last Updated : 03-10-2020 10:57 |