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Skin Fibroblasts for Mitochondrial Enzyme Assay

Ordering information:

Test is referred to the RCH. Please refer to RCH Pathology Handbook for further instruction.

Skin biopsy in saline is preferred.  

STORE AT 4 degrees C      DO NOT FREEZE

RCH will send to MCRI Tissue Culture Lab during normal hours.

Alternate names:
Fibroblast Culture
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Specimen types:
Biopsy
Container types:
Sterile JarSterile Jar
Collection Instructions:

Skin in saline.

Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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