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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Carnitine - Free And Total (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for Carnitine - Free And Total (Sendaway Test)
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
12th February 2024
Collection & Request Instructions

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    As at July 2023, this fee is $190.

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.   

7th February 2024
MBS rebatable

Yes

No

Collection & Request Instructions

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    As at July 2023, this fee is $190.

Carnitine - Free And Total (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:CNB
Medicare rebatable:No
Registration Instructions:

Specimen Requirements

1 ml of blood in lithium heparin (Green top) tube

 

Specimen Types:Plasma
Container Types:
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)Lithium Heparin (without Gel)
Collection & Request Instructions:

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.   

Transport Instructions:On Ice
Send to lab immediately
Processing Instructions:Centrifuge
Aliquot
Freeze Immediately

Notes

Separate plasma. Store and transport frozen.

Assay Frequency:Fortnightly
External Laboratory:Victorian Clinical Genetics Service
  External Laboratory details...
External Transport Instructions:Send Frozen on Dry Ice
Additional Notes:

Overview

A metabolic disorder results when an enzyme responsible for the breakdown of our food is defective which results in compounds, also known as metabolites, accumulating in blood or urine. Incorrect metabolism means your body might have too much or too little of a metabolite which can have detrimental impacts on normal growth and development.

Contacts

Mary Eggington/Ava Mishra

Phone: (03) 8341 6355

Reporting time

14 days

USEFUL LINKS

 

Frozen Section Booking Form