B12 Testing, Calcium and Troponin Alert: New Memos for Clinicians available here
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Calcitonin
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Ordering Information
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A stimulation test (calcium or pentagastrin) is required when used for diagnostic purposes. |
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Laboratory
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Referred Test
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MBS Number
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66695
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Specimen
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Blood
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Container
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Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert)
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Collection Instruction
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Collect on ice
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Minimum Adult Volume
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5mL
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None
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Notes
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Please note: Test cannot be added on, as specimen must be collected on ice. |
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Frequency
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Weekly
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Reference Interval
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This is a referred test. Please consult reference interval supplied with result. |
These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
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Test Code
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CALT
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Container ID
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SI, LHI, SP, LH, LHP
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Storage Instructions
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Store serum frozen at - 20°C
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Additional (Storage) Instructions
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Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions
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Transport Instructions
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Transport frozen
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External Laboratory
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Biochemistry, Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service
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