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 ethylene glycol poisoning
Specimen container paediatric:
EDTA or fluoride oxalate whole blood
Specimen container adult:
EDTA or fluoride oxalate whole blood
Minimum volume paediatric:
1 mL blood
Minimum volume adult:
1 mL blood
Other info:
Serum (SST or plain tube) or plasma (lithium heparin or EDTA tube) samples 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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