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General
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Clinical Use:
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Testing for Niemann-Pick Type C.
This test has replaced Oxysterol. |
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Availability:
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Lyso-509, N-Palmitoyl-O-Phosphocholineserine, Oxysterol, PPCS, |
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Code:
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LS509 |
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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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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), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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5mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Non-medicare rebateable item. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners must pay $112 upfront. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge, separate and freeze sample.
Samples are sent via BGU to the testing laboratory. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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1mL |
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Stability:
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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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Department
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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
SA Pathology-Adelaide Women |
(08) 8161 7483 |
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Last Updated : 10-09-2024 07:51 |