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.
Clinical background:
To monitor treatment of inflammation in amyloidosis
Specimen container paediatric:
Serum (SST tube)
Specimen container adult:
Serum (SST tube)
Minimum volume paediatric:
2 mL blood
Minimum volume adult:
2 mL blood
Special requirements:
Store sample at 4°C
Transport requirements:
Post at ambient temperature
Availability:
Sample sent to an external laboratory for analysis
Reference ranges:
0 – 10 mg/L
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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