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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

TOP

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Plasma
Serum

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (without Gel)
Plain tube- serum (No Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

Collect 2 - 4 hours after dose.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store at -20'C

External Laboratory:

Sydney South West Path (SSWPS) - RPA

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack
Send Frozen on Dry Ice

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form