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Vitamin B3 (Urine - Timed)
Alternate Names
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Nicotinic Acid, Niacin, Vit B3, Vitamin B3 24hr Output Urine |
Test Code
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U24B3 |
Testing Laboratory
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Referred Laboratory |
Specimen Type
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Urine - Timed |
Container Type
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24 Hour Urine - Acid Bottle (Contains Hydrochloric Acid) |
Medicare Rebate
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Yes |
Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
Ordering Information
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Spot/random urine is not suitable for testing. A creatinine excretion test is performed on 24 hour urine collections in order to confirm the adequacy of the collection. |
Collection Instructions
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Please note the time and date of the start and of the end of collection. |
Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
Testing Frequency
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Weekly |
Min Test Volume
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50mL |
Add On Test Suitability
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Add ons for this test cannot be performed. |
Container ID
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CR, CRS, CB, CBS |
CSR Instructions
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Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions
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Laboratory Instructions
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Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department
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External Laboratory
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Chemical Pathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital |
Accredited Test
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Yes |
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