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Alternative Names:

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

SST
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

24/7

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66500

Billing Information:

Also MBS Item Nos 66503, 66506, 66509 and 66512

Additional Notes:

Reference Intervals (Adult):

135—145 mmol/L

R.I Source:

RCPA/AACB Harmonised Reference Intervals from 13/7/2015.

Age Related Reference Intervals:

Male & Female:

< 1 week 132 -147 mmol/L

1 wk - < 18 yrs 133 - 144 mmol/L