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:
Investigation of organo-phosphate exposure. Evaluation of exposure in workers using / producing certain pesticides.
Specimen container paediatric:
0.5 mL
Specimen container adult:
0.5 mL
Minimum volume paediatric:
3 mL blood
Minimum volume adult:
3 mL blood
Special requirements:
Sample must be analysed within 7 days of collection.
Send to the laboratory as soon as posssible
Sample stability:
Store sample at 4°C
Transport requirements:
Post
Availability:
Sample sent to an external laboratory for analysis.
Reference ranges:
7524 – 13323 units/L
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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