Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Specimen container paediatric:
Purple – EDTA
Specimen container adult:
Purple – EDTA
Minimum volume paediatric:
1.0mL
Minimum volume adult:
2.0mL
Special requirements:
Ensure adequate mixing.
Add on test:
All urgent add ons via telephone must be confirmed via email to the appropriate email address:
[email protected] (internal)
[email protected] (external)
Reference ranges:
See interpretative report.
Other info:
Assessment of JAK2 mutation by PCR.