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Alternative Names:

Ascorbic Acid

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST (protect from light – wrap in foil)

Adults Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Protect from light

For outpatient, collection at The Northern Hospital Epping centre only.

Transport Instructions:

Protect from Light
Send to lab immediately

Processing Instructions:

Protect from light
Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store frozen

Aliquot and freeze serum within 2 hours of sample collection.

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form