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Flucytosine (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

5-fluorocytosine
5-FC

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

5FL

Specimen Types:

Plasma
Serum

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

Transport Instructions:

On Ice

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