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:
Granulosa cell tumours.
Assessment of male and female fertility.
To aid in the evaluation of newborns with ambiguous genitalia.
Specimen container paediatric:
Serum (SST tube)
Specimen container adult:
Serum (SST tube)
Minimum volume paediatric:
2 mL
Minimum volume adult:
2 mL
Sample stability:
Freeze sample
Transport requirements:
First class post
Availability:
Sample sent to an external laboratory for testing.
Other info:
Lithium heparin plasma samples acceptable.
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
Notice