Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Specimen container paediatric:
Serum (SST or plain tube)
Specimen container adult:
Serum (SST or plain tube)
Minimum volume paediatric:
0.5mL
Minimum volume adult:
1.5mL
Sample stability:
Unseparated sample: 3 days
Separated sample: 2 hours at 15 to 25°C, 2 days at 2 to 8°C, 56 days at -20°C
Interpretation:
GP Adult haematology guidelines – click here
Reference ranges:
145-569 pmol/L
Other info:
Lithium heparin plasma sample also acceptable
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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