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Creatine & Guanidinoacetate
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested fortnightly. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Creatine, GUAC, Guanidionoacetate, |
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Code:
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CRG |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample on ice within 20 minutes 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 |
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Collection Instructions:
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Collect and transport sample on ice.
If sample will not reach laboratory within 20 minutes of collection, it must be centrifuged, separated and frozen. |
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.
Non-medicare rebateable item. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners must pay $200 upfront. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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250uL |
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Stability:
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20 minutes on ice |
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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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Site
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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
Westmead Children's Hospital |
(02) 9845 0000 |
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Last Updated : 19-12-2025 11:25 |