Referred to Victoria Clinical Genetic Services Melbourne
Department
Specialist Biochemistry
Delphic Registration Code
SENB
Synonyms
desmosterol
lathosterol
Plant Steroids
Sitosterol
Turnaround Time
21 days
Specimen Type
Plasma
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Preferred if West Coast
Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Acceptable
Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
1.0
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
No of Samples Required
1
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Acceptable
Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Additional Specimen Information
Melbourne use a lithium heparin tube (no gel) with the plasma separated within 30 minutes; and wrapped in foil to protect from light.
Require a 1mL plasma sample but a 0.5mL sample for paediatric patients would be sufficient.
Do not test on amniotic fluid samples.
Aliquot Instructions
Sample Type
Plasma
Minimum Volume (ml)
0.5
Transport to Lab
Frozen
If overnight - Frozen
Additional Referral/Aliquot Information
Melbourne use a lithium heparin tube (no gel) with the plasma separated within 30 minutes; and wrapped in foil to protect from light.
Require a 1mL plasma sample but a 0.5mL sample for paediatric patients would be sufficient.
Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz
Additional Costing Information
Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz for test price which will include an expensive dry ice shipping charge
Referred to Victoria Clinical Genetics Service Melbourne.
Our quantitative test analytes are: desmosterol, lathosterol, plant steroids, and sitosterol.
The turnaround time is 21 days, however we can work to expediate the test if we have a rough timeframe on when to expect the sample.
