Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

Amino acid (plasma)

Ordering information:

Please note the patient will receive an account for $130.25 from VCGS for this test,and a partial rebate may be claimed back from Medicare. For further details regarding this, please contact VCGS directly.

Alternate names:

Plasma amino acid

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

METP

Specimen types:

Plasma

Container types:

Lithium heparin no gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable

Minimum Adult Volume:

2 mL

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

1 mL

Frequency:

Weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

7-10 days

Laboratory Use Only

Laboratory Notes:

Spin, separate and freeze the plasma.

Transport frozen.

External Laboratory:

Victorian Clinical Genetics Sevices (V.C.G.S) - Royal Childrens Hospital

External Laboratory details...