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General
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Clinical Use:
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Aids in the diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis. Used to monitor patients on a very low-carbohydrate diet. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Code:
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UKETO FSH:UKET |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled.
Sample must reach laboratory within 2 hours of collection. |
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Reference Interval:
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Not normally detected
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Urine Container (URINE), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Aliquot sample into urine tube. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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200uL |
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Stability:
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2 hours chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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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| Bacteriology |
Microbiology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8012 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
Royal Perth Hospital |
9224 1176 |
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Last Updated : 12-10-2020 12:57 |