Creatine Plasma

Department

Specialist Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

SENB

Synonyms

Guanidinoacetate - Plasma

Turnaround Time

8 weeks

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred if West Coast

• Lithium Heparin - Gel (Light Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Gel (Light Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Additional Specimen Information

Urine required to exclude creatine transporter defect

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Plasma
• Urine

Transport to Lab

Frozen
If overnight - Frozen

Test Method

LCMSMS

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

Referred to Biochemical Genetics, children's hosptal at Westmead, NSW

Urine required to exclude creatine transporter defect

Contact Information

Enquiry Form