Lyso-Sphingomyelin-509 (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Lyso-Sphingomyelin-509 (Blood)

Alternate Names	Lyso Sphingomyelin 509
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Lithium Heparin - No Gel (Green Top) 4 mL EDTA (Purple Top)
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $122.00 Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to-date cost.
Ordering Information	Test is for inborn errors of metabolism - Lysosomal metabolism/Sphingolipidoses.
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x Lithium Heparin (no gel) tube OR 1 x EDTA tube.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	None
Min Test Volume	5mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	EWP, EW, CR
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions Lithium Heparin: Lithium Heparin collections need to be centrifuged, aliquoted and frozen at -20°C. EDTA: Do not centrifuge EDTA collections; they are stored and sent at room temperature.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Biochemical Genetics, National Referral Laboratory, Adelaide Women & Children's Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes

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