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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.

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge immediately
Store frozen

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Transport frozen.

External Laboratory:

Victorian Clinical Genetics Services, RC Hospital

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice