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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

TOB or TOBR PRE or TOBR POST

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

SST
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect pre-dose
Collect post-dose

Post Dose specimen collection should be 30 mins post completion of administration

Request should specify dose, route, time(s) of dose/infusion and time of sample collection.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

24/7

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66800

Billing Information:

Also MBS Item Nos 66803, 66804, 66805 and 66806

Additional Notes:

Test is performed on Abbott Alinity

Therapeutic Ranges:

Depends on indication -Refer to Alfred PROMPT Guideline for further details.

Pre Dose: < 0.5 mg/L

Post Dose: consult