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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

ZNP

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Plasma

Container Types:

Metal-Free EDTA

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature
Deliver to laboratory within 60 minutes

Collection should be performed at The Northern Hospital.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store frozen

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form