Pseudonyms

PPX

Collection Requirements

4.5 ml Lithium Heparin or 8.5 ml Serum wrapped in FOIL

Tube Colour

Green, Gold

Test image(s)

Requires own tube?

No

Department

Biochemistry

Reference Interval

Present or Absent

Availability

Fortnightly

Fee

AUD $30 not Medicare rebatable

Notes

Store at 4C, transport using an ice pack.  Specimen needs to be protected from light (Foiled).

Test code: PPX

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