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:
Therapeutic drug monitoring and suspected toxicity
Specimen container paediatric:
Serum (plain tube)
Specimen container adult:Serum (plain tube)
Minimum volume paediatric:
1 mL blood
Minimum volume adult:
1 mL blood
Special requirements:
Store sample at 4°C
Transport requirements:
Post at ambient temperature
Other info:
EDTA or lithium heparin plasma acceptable
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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