Lyso-Sphingomyelin-509 Test | Austin Pathology

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Lyso-Sphingomyelin-509

Ordering Information	Test is for inborn errors of metabolism - Lysosomal metabolism/Sphingolipidoses 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.
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Blood
Container	Lithium Heparin - No Gel (green)
Minimum Adult Volume	5mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	Weekly

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Test Code	MISCSO
Container ID	S, EWP, CM, SP, EW, CMS, ACD, CR, SWAB
Opt. Container	EDTA (purple)
Additional (Storage) Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions Lithium heparin collections need to be centrifuged, aliquoted and frozen. Do not centrifuge EDTA collections; they are stored and sent at room temperature.
External Laboratory	Biochemical Genetics, National Referral Laboratory, Adelaide Women & Children's Hospital