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Pseudonyms

Vit K

Collection Requirements

6 ml EDTA

Test image(s)

Requires own tube?

No

Department

Biochemistry

Reference Interval

See report

Availability

Fortnightly

Reference Laboratory

South Eastern Area Laboratory Services, Prince of Wales Hospital, Level 4, Campus Centre Building, Prince of Wales Hospital, Barker Street, Randwick NSW 2031. tel 02 9382 9601

Fee

Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.

Notes

INR is the preferred test for Vitamin K function/deficiency.

Requests for Vitamin K will generally not be referred, consult with the Chemical Pathologist before sample collection if clinically required. Note that the sample must be spun, separated and frozen protected from light within 20 minutes.

Test code: UNCB

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