Isopropyl Alcohol - Blood Test | Austin Pathology

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Isopropyl Alcohol - Blood

Alternate Names	Sanitiser, Isopropanol
Ordering Information	This test is for patients suspected of poisoning with Isopropyl Alcohol. Clinicians must contact Chemical Pathologist for approval. If the chemical pathologist is not available, please seek approval from the Principal Biochemistry Scientist. Turn Around Time for this test is approximately 2 weeks from received date by referral laboratory. Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $300.00 Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Blood
Container	Fluoride Oxalate (grey)
Collection Instructions	Collect at room temperature
Additional Collection Instructions	Collect 1 x DEDICATED Fluoride Oxalate (Grey) tube. Whole Blood Fluoride Oxalate sample is preferred, however serum or EDTA is also an acceptable sample type.
Minimum Adult Volume	4mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	As required

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Test Code	MISCSO
Container ID	S, EWP, CM, SP, EW, CMS, ACD, CR, SWAB
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Transport Instructions	Transport at 4°C
Laboratory Notes	Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department Confirm testing with chemical pathologist prior to sendaway. Confirm with VIFM toxicology department that sample can be accepted. Toxicology, Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine 65 Kavanagh Street South Bank, VIC 3006 Ph: 03 9684 4348
External Laboratory	Toxicology, Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine