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:
Diagnosis of X-linked Icthyosis
Specimen container paediatric:
EDTA whole blood
Specimen container adult:
EDTA whole blood
Minimum volume paediatric:
5 mL blood
Minimum volume adult:
5 mL blood
Special requirements:
Send ASAP to metabolic lab, RVI. Do not send on Thursday afternoon, Friday or at weekends/bank holidays.
Sample stability:
Store at 4°C
Transport requirements:
First class post
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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