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Cystatin C (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

CYC

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Plasma
Serum

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

Fasting sample (>12 hours) recommended.

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples