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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

ACA

Specimen Types:

Dried Blood Spot (Guthrie Card)
Plasma

Container Types:

Guthrie Card
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

After collection, allow Guthrie card to dry before wrapping card in paper towel. Do not place Guthrie card directly into plastic specimen bag.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature