Metformin (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Metformin (Blood)

Alternate Names	-
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	4 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x DEDICATED 4 ml EDTA tube.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Twice per week
Min Test Volume	100uL
Add On Test Suitability	-

Container ID	EW, CR
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze within 3 hours of collection. 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	Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology, SydPath
Accredited Test	Yes

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