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CSF amino acids

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.

Requires a paired plasma sample (LiHep, No Gel at time of CSF collection.

Alternate names:
Glutamine
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Specimen types:
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Plasma
Container types:
CSF
Lithium heparin no gel		CSF
Collection Instructions:

aliquot sample and Snap-freeze.

If CSF is bloodstained, Centrifuge before freezing

Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
7-10 days
Laboratory Use Only
External Laboratory:
Victorian Clinical Genetics Sevices (V.C.G.S) - Royal Childrens Hospital
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