Taurine (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Taurine (Blood)

Alternate Names	-
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Lithium Heparin - No Gel (Green Top)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	Place tube on ice and send to the laboratory immediately.
Transport Instructions	Transport on ice
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	2mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	CR
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Forward sample to Heidelberg laboratory frozen in BioFreeze bottle. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Chemical Pathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes

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