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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

LFT

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Test performed at:

Alfred Hospital
Sandringham Hospital

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

24/7

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66500

Additional Notes:

Reference Interval (19 y.o+):

33—46 g/L

Age Related Reference Intervals:

Male and Female

< 2 weeks 28 - 41 g/L

2 wks - < 1 yr 25 - 46 g/L

1 yr - < 8 yrs 35 - 45 g/L

8 yrs - < 15 yrs 37 - 47 g/L

Female

15 yrs - < 19 yrs 35 - 49 g/L

Male

15 yrs - < 19 yrs 38 - 50 g/L