| Methionine Loading Test |
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| REQUESTING AND COLLECTING |
| | Ordering: | | Test performed by appointment at SydPath, suite 507, St Vincent's |
| | Clinic. Test may also be performed on the wards, contact SydPath for |
| | further details. |
| | Collection: | | Samples for homocysteine should be placed on ice and delivered |
| | immediately to laboratory. Contact laboratory for collection details. |
| Container(s): | | More than one tube type required |
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| | GENERAL INFORMATION |
| | Reference Intervals: | | See individual report or contact testing laboratory for information. |
| | Laboratory: | | Referred to: Dudman, PHH () |
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| INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING AT SYDPATH |
| SydPath Handling: | | Process immediately on arrival. SPRO: Centrifuge at 4°C, aliquot (x1). |
| | Place in SPRO freezer. 3 samples collected during the day. |
| Mnemonic: | | BCHEM |
| | GEcode: | | SND |
| | SydPath | | Chemical Pathology |
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| Date Published: Monday, 5 July 2010 |