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Plant Sterol levels
Alternate Names
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7-Dehydrocholesterol, sterols, 8-cholesterol, 9-cholesterol, 8-dehydrocholesterol, desmosterol, lathosterol, sitosterol |
Ordering Information
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For the diagnosis of Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome. Some other diagnostically relevant sterols are detected in this test. A request for 'Sterols' will include:
Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $200.00
Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost. |
Cerner Test Name
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Miscellaneous Test |
Laboratory
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Referred Test |
MBS Number
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No MBS item |
Specimen
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Blood |
Container
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Lithium Heparin |
Collection Instructions
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Send to the laboratory immediately Protect from light - wrap in foil |
Additional Collection Instructions
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LABORATORY BASED COLLECTION ONLY. |
Minimum Adult Volume
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1mL |
Minimum Paediatric Volume
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1mL |
Reference Interval
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This is a referred test. Please consult reference interval supplied with result. |
These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
Test Code
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MISCSO |
Container ID
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S, EWP, CM, SP, EW, CMS, ACD, CR, SWAB |
Storage Instructions
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Aliquot and freeze as soon as possible |
Additional (Storage) Instructions
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Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions
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Transport Instructions
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Transport frozen |
External Laboratory
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Metabolic Lab, VCGS |