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Plant Sterol levels

Alternate Names
7-Dehydrocholesterol, sterols, 8-cholesterol, 9-cholesterol, 8-dehydrocholesterol, desmosterol, lathosterol, sitosterol
Ordering Information

For the diagnosis of Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome. Some other diagnostically relevant sterols are detected in this test.

A request for 'Sterols' will include:

  • 7 - Dehydrocholesterol
  • Lathosterol
  • Desmosterol
  • Sitosterol
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
Miscellaneous Test
Laboratory
Referred Test
MBS Number
No MBS item
Specimen
Blood
Container
Lithium Heparin
Collection Instructions
Send to the laboratory immediately
Protect from light - wrap in foil
Additional Collection Instructions

LABORATORY BASED COLLECTION ONLY.

Minimum Adult Volume
1mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume
1mL
Reference Interval

This is a referred test. Please consult reference interval supplied with result.

Test Code
MISCSO
Container ID
S, EWP, CM, SP, EW, CMS, ACD, CR, SWAB
Storage Instructions
Aliquot and freeze as soon as possible
Additional (Storage) Instructions

Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions

  • Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze plasma within 30 minutes of collection.
  • Aliquot to be foil-wrapped.
Transport Instructions
Transport frozen
External Laboratory
Metabolic Lab, VCGS