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General
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Clinical Use:
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Availability:
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Code:
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BTN |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send whole blood sample chilled within 24 hours of collection.
Send DBS card ambient. |
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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, No Gel (DKGNLITH), or, Dried Blood Spot Card (DBS), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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1mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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If sample will not reach laboratory within 24 hours of collection, a DBS card should be prepared. Allow card to dry for at least 4 hours prior to sending.
Non-medicare rebateable item. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners must pay $120 upfront. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Forward sample to QEII Trials for blood spot card preparation.
Check with BGU before adding this test to a previously collected sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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0.1mL |
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Stability:
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24 hours chilled (Whole Blood) |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send whole blood sample chilled within 24 hours of collection.
Send DBS card ambient. |
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 |
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Last Updated : 28-09-2021 17:00 |