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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

GST

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Fasting Sample

Patient must be fasted for at least 12 hrs.
If possible withdraw acid control medication.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature
Send to lab immediately

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge immediately
Aliquot
Freeze Immediately

External Laboratory:

Dorevitch Pathology

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice