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:
Mitotane is an adrenolytic agent that is licensed for use in the treatment of adrenocortial carcinoma.
Specimen container paediatric:
2 x EDTA plasma
Specimen container adult:
2 x EDTA plasma
Minimum volume paediatric:
3 mL
Minimum volume adult:
3 mL
Special requirements:
Send samples to the lab within 30 min of collection
Sample stability:
Separate samples ASAP and freeze
Transport requirements:
Send on dry ice
Reference ranges:
< 20 mg/L
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.
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