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:
Guiding dosage adjustments to achieve complete bone marrow ablation while minimizing dose-dependent toxicity
Specimen container paediatric:
EDTA plasma
Specimen container adult:
EDTA plasma
Minimum volume paediatric:
1 mL
Minimum volume adult:
1 mL
Special requirements:
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.
Sample stability:
Store sample at -20°C
Transport requirements:
Sample to be sent on dry ice