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 toxicity
Specimen container paediatric:
24 hr urine collection
Specimen container adult:
24 hr urine collection
Minimum volume paediatric:
20 mL
Minimum volume adult:
20 mL
Transport requirements:
First class post at ambient temperature
Reference ranges:
24 hr urine collection: <275 nmol/24hr
Random sample: <19 nmol/mmol creatinine
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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