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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

RBW

Registration Instructions:

Note to CSR: This is for special requests only, if "D-lactate" is specifically requested on the pathology form.

This test is different from routine Lactate test. For routine Lactate requests, please refer to pathology handbook.

CSR: Approval from a pathologist during business hours is required.

Specimen Types:

Plasma

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect on Ice

Transport Instructions:

On Ice
Send to lab immediately

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store at -20'C

External Laboratory:

Royal Brisbane & Womens Hospital

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice