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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

FLE

Specimen Types:

Plasma

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

Sample just before next dose or at least 6 hours post dose. If dose changed reassay after 3-4 days.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store at 4'C

Assay Frequency:

By Arrangement

External Laboratory:

St Vincent's Pathology

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack