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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

TCY

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

This test is occasionally required for the monitoring of nitroprusside therapy.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Additional Notes:

Patients on nitroprusside:

Therapeutic Range: 100—500 umol/L

Signs of toxicity may be expected at levels > 850 umol/L.

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