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General
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Clinical Use:
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday. |
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Code:
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GST |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled within 4 hours of collection.
Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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0-14 days: 10-140
15 days-15 years: <60
>15 years: <55
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Lithium Heparin-PST on ICE (GREENICE), |
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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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Patient must be fasting.
Collect sample on ice.
If sample will not reach laboratory within 4 hours 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. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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500uL |
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Stability:
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4 hours chilled; 30 days frozen |
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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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| Special Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 2830 |
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Last Updated : 16-06-2022 12:31 |