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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Carnitine - Free And Total (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for Carnitine - Free And Total (Sendaway Test)
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
12th February 2024
Collection & Request Instructions

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.    As at July 2023, this fee is $190.

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.   

7th February 2024
MBS rebatable

Yes

No

Registration Instructions

Specimen Requirements

1 ml of blood in lithium heparin (Green top) tube

Cost

$100

Specimen Requirements

1 ml of blood in lithium heparin (Green top) tube

 

Collection & Request Instructions

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.    As at July 2023, this fee is $190.

Carnitine - Free And Total (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:CNB
Registration Instructions:

Specimen Requirements

1 ml of blood in lithium heparin (Green top) tube

 

Specimen Types:Plasma
Container Types:
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)Lithium Heparin (without Gel)
Collection & Request Instructions:

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:On Ice
Send to lab immediately
Processing Instructions:Centrifuge
Aliquot
Freeze Immediately

Notes

Separate plasma. Store and transport frozen.

Assay Frequency:Fortnightly
External Laboratory:Victorian Clinical Genetics Service
External Transport Instructions:Send Frozen on Dry Ice