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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 once a week. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Retinol, |
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Code:
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VTA |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send separated sample chilled (or frozen if delayed >48 hours) and protected from light. |
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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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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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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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Protect sample from light immediately following collection.
If sample will not reach laboratory within 48 hours of collection, it must be transported frozen. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Serum, no gel (RED) |
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Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN) |
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Lithium Heparin, No Gel (DKGNLITH) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge and separate sample.
Protect sample from light. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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200uL |
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Stability:
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48 hours chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send separated sample chilled (or frozen if delayed >48 hours) and protected from light. |
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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| Special Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4114 |
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Last Updated : 19-03-2021 13:42 |