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Patient (if outpatient) must make a booking with collection staff so that L-methionine can be organised with pharmacy.
PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOMOCYSTEINE TEST
Is collected 6 hours after you have ingested a drink containing L- methionine to be taken immediately.
Note: some side effects may be noted taking L-methionine eg dizziness, nausea. If patients experience any side effects they are advised not to drive.
Fasting Plasma sample is required
Pre :
1 EDTA tube on ice or to laboratory immediately (within 30 minutes)
1 Lithium Heparin tube (no gel) - do NOT spin, wrap in foil immediately
1 plain tube - wrap in foil immediately
Give L-methionine mixed with orange juice
Post :
Specimen to be taken 6 hours after ingestion of L-methionine.
The time is important.
Take 1 EDTA tube on ice or immediately to the laboratory (within 30 minutes)
If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf
Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf
SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare
TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?
CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements
CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form
CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results
"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW
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