Flucytosine Test | Austin Pathology

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Alternate Names	5-Flucytosine
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Blood
Container	Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert)
Collection Instructions	Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Additional Collection Instructions	Specimens are usually collected as pre- or post (2 hours post dose). Please record collection time and time of last dose on request form.
Minimum Adult Volume	5mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	1.5mL
Frequency	Several times per week
Reference Interval	This is a referred test. Please consult reference interval supplied with result.

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Test Code

FLUCY, FLUCY0, FLUCYP

Container ID

LH, LHP, S, SP

Opt. Container

Lithium Heparin - No Gel (green)

Storage Instructions

Store at 4°C

Transport Instructions

Transport at 4°C

Laboratory Notes

Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions

External Laboratory

Biochemistry, Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service

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