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Laboratory:

Molecular

Test Code:

FIO

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Registration Instructions:

Patient must have an LDL >=6.5 mmol for testing to be covered by Medicare.

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Store at 4'C

Specimen viable for testing up to 10 days if stored at 4^oC

External Laboratory:

PathWest - Fiona Stanley Hospital

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

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