| Vitamin C |
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| REQUESTING AND COLLECTING |
| | Collection: | | Consult lab. Unstable compound, rapidly oxidises. Sample must be |
| | protected from light and transported rapidly to laboratory. |
| Container(s): | | Serum, no gel (10 mL red-top) |
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| | GENERAL INFORMATION |
| | Reference Intervals: | | See individual report or contact testing laboratory for information. |
| | Laboratory: | | Referred to: CSLS Biochemistry (9515-8279) |
| Synonyms: | | Ascorbic acid |
| | Lab Website: | | Central Sydney Laboratory Services |
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| INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERRING LABORATORIES |
| Handling and |
| | Wrap in foil, store and transport at -70°C. |
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| INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING AT SYDPATH |
| SydPath Handling: | | Process immediately on arrival. SPRO: Centrifuge at 4°C, aliquot (x1). |
| | Wrap in foil, store at -70°C. |
| Mnemonic: | | VITC |
| | GEcode: | | VIC |
| | SydPath | | Chemical Pathology |
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| Date Published: Monday, 5 July 2010 |