Test Details

• Discipline:

  Biochemistry

  Biochemistry

• Specimen Container Adult:

  EDTA plasma

  EDTA plasma

• Specimen Container Paediatric:

  EDTA plasma

  EDTA plasma

• Minimum Volume Adult:

  1 mL 

  1 mL 

• Minimum Volume Paediatric:

  1 mL 

  1 mL 

• Special Requirement:

  Samples must arrive in the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection.
  Separate and freeze immediately
  Sampling times are essential.
  The test must be pre-booked with the referral laboratory at least ...

  Samples must arrive in the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection.
  Separate and freeze immediately
  Sampling times are essential.
  The test must be pre-booked with the referral laboratory at least one week in advance.

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• Sample Stability:

  Store sample at -20°C

  Store sample at -20°C

• Transport Requirements:

  Sample to be sent on dry ice

  Sample to be sent on dry ice

• Routine Contact Name:

  Duty Biochemist

• Routine Telephone:

  Freeman: 0191 244 8889

  RVI: 0191 282 9719

  Freeman: 0191 244 8889

  RVI: 0191 282 9719

• Routine Email:

  nuth.dutybiochemist@nhs.net