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Alternative Names:

Thiamine
Red Cell Transketolase

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

VB1

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (without Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Retrospective testing not possible.
Collect at ambient temperature

Sample needs to be collected and wrapped in foil (light protected).

Transport Instructions:

Protect from Light
Send to lab immediately

Processing Instructions:

Protect from light
Do Not Centrifuge
Freeze Immediately

External Laboratory:

Australian Clinical Labs- prev.Healthscope

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form