Glutathione Peroxidase - Red Cell (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Glutathione Peroxidase - Red Cell (Blood)

Alternate Names	Glutathione Peroxidase (red cell), Selenium Status, Glutathione Lipoperoxidase, GSH-Px
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Lithium Heparin - No Gel (Green 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 - $52.50 Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x DEDICATED Lithium Heparin (no gel) tube.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	4mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	LHNG, EW, EWL
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.
Laboratory Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions EDTA tube can be an acceptable container type
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)