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Amino Acids profile

Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:AMAC
Specimen Types:Plasma
Container Types:
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
Collection & Request Instructions:Collect on Ice

Send specimen on ice immediately to laboratory post collection.

N.B. Specimen must be separated within ONE hour of collection.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Transport frozen.
External Laboratory:Victorian Clinical Genetics Services, RC Hospital
Additional Notes:

Needs approval by Chemical Pathologist.

For diagnosis samples: samples taken during acute episode are suitable.

For Non-acute samples: Ideally collected early morning (fasting). Samples collected post prandial show increases in amino acids.

External Lab Contact details :

VCGS Pathology , Royal Childrens Hospital,

Mary Eggington / Ava Mishra  PH: 8341 6355