Oxalate (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Oxalate (Blood)

Alternate Names	Plasma oxalate, Oxalate level plasma
Test Code	MISCSO
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	None
Ordering Information	This test can only be ordered by a nephrologist after approval from the Renal Laboratory, Women's and Children's Hospital (ph:08 8161 8054 or email:healthrenallaboratory@sa.gov.au) Clinical notes must be included (such as pre- or post- dialysis)
Collection Instructions	LABORATORY BASED COLLECTION ONLY Please collect 2 x DEDICATED 4 ml EDTA tubes.
Transport Instructions	Send to the laboratory as soon as possible Transport on ice
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Monthly
Min Test Volume	2mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	ES, EL, EP
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Laboratory Instructions	Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department Please advise testing laboratory of samples to be referred (ph: 08 8161 8054) Sample to be sent to: Renal Laboratory *Women's and Children's Hospital* *c/o SA Pathology Level 4* 72 King william Rd, North Adelaide 5006
External Laboratory	Renal Laboratory, Adelaide Women & Children's Hospital
Accredited Test	No

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Order of Draw (PDF)

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Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)