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Fluid Biochemistry

Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:Various
Registration Instructions:

Various fluid tests are built - generally the code is the blood code prefixed with FL. Common examples below.

Protein = FLTP
Glucose = FLGL
Albumin = FLALB
LD = FLLD

 

Specimen Types:Fluid
Container Types:
Plain tube - serum (no Gel)
Adults Volume or Mass:5 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

Please indicate on the request form the fluid type and the test/s required.  Requests marked 'Fluid for Biochemistry' will be analysed only for Protein and Glucose. Viscous fluids will not be analysed without consultation.

Processing Instructions:Aliquot
Centrifuge
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Daily