Phosphatidylethanol Level (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Phosphatidylethanol Level (Blood)

Alternate Names	PETH
Test Code	PETH
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	4 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED
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 - $40.00 Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	LABORATORY BASED COLLECTION ONLY.
Transport Instructions	Transport on ice Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Storage Instructions	Store frozen at -20°C
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	4mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	EW
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions Freeze whole blood within 2 hours of collection.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes

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