Glucagon (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Glucagon (Blood)

Alternate Names	Glucagon Level
Test Code	GLUG
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	EDTA with Trasylol Additive (Aprotinin) - Contact Laboratory
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	This test should be discussed with the Chemical Pathologist (03 9496 5140) before ordering.
Collection Instructions	LABORATORY BASED COLLECTION ONLY. EDTA-trasylol (APROTININ) tubes can be obtained from the Heidelberg Central Laboratory by contacting Specimen Reception (03 9496 3100). This tube will be sent by internal couriers and will not be immediately available. DO NOT COLLECT A NORMAL EDTA (purple) TUBE FOR THIS TEST. Collect specimen following a 10 hour overnight fast. Patient should be rested for 10 minutes prior to collection.
Transport Instructions	Transport on ice Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Storage Instructions	Store frozen at -20°C
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	4mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	ET
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze within 30 minutes of collection. Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions Confirm the specimen received is EDTA with Trasylol Additive (Aprotinin). Reject sample if it is a plain EDTA. Centrifuge, aliquot, and store/transport plasma frozen at -20°C
Laboratory Instructions	Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department Confirm this request with the chemical pathologist before dispatch.
External Laboratory	Chemical Pathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes

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