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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST

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:

Test is performed on Abbott Alinity

Reference Interval: < 2.0 mmol/L