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.
Clinical background:
A first-line test for investigation of Niemann-Pick type C.
Specimen container paediatric:
EDTA whole blood
Specimen container adult:
EDTA whole blood
Minimum volume paediatric:
1 mL
Minimum volume adult:
1 mL
Sample stability:
Whole blood samples are stable for one week at ambient temperature
Transport requirements:
Samples are transported at ambient temperature.
Freq analysis:
Sample referred to an external laboratory for analysis.
Interpretation:
Interpretation provided on laboratory report
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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