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:
Acute Leukaemia
Specimen container paediatric:
Purple – EDTA
Specimen container adult:
Purple – EDTA
Minimum volume paediatric:
4.5 mL
Minimum volume adult:
4.5 mL
Transport requirements:
First Class shipping/Courier
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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