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.
Specimen container paediatric:
Light Pink – EDTA
Specimen container adult:
Purple – EDTA
Minimum volume paediatric:
0.5 mL
Minimum volume adult:
1 mL
Special requirements:
Ensure adequate mixing
Sample stability:
24 hrs
Transport requirements:
Samples should be transported to the lab without delay
Freq analysis:
Continuous
Add on test:
[email protected] (internal)
Quality assurance:
Local EQA scheme
Reference ranges:
Normal >28 pg/mL
Other info:
Requested as an additional test to a full blood count
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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