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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

MTR

Specimen Types:

Serum
Plasma

Container Types:

SST (protect from light - wrap in foil)
Lithium Heparin (without Gel) (protect from light - wrap in foil)

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

Sampling Time is dependent on dose, duration of infusion and clinical status of patient.

Protect sample from light.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature