Xylose absorption test

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REQUESTING AND COLLECTING

Collection:
Give 5g D-xylose in 500ml water orally. Collect urine for 5 hours after

xylose dose and serum sample at 2 hours after xylose dose. Consult lab

for further details.
Container(s):
24 hr urine container without preservative (available from SydPath) -

Required

Serum (gold-top) - Required

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Availability:
Results available 5 days after sample arrival in laboratory.

Reference Intervals:
See individual report or contact testing laboratory for information.

Laboratory:
Referred to: PaLMS Chemical Path (992-67091)

Lab Website:
PaLMS
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING AT SYDPATH
SydPath Handling:
SPRO: Centrifuge at 4°C, aliquot (x1). Store and transport frozen,

including urine.
Mnemonic:
DXYL

GEcode:

SydPath
Chemical Pathology
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Date Published: Thursday, 11 March 2010

Reference intervals and availability data is for general guidance only. For specific details contact laboratory or see specific patient reports.

Database managed by Dr Graham Jones at SYDPATH. For questions, comments or suggestions please call via 8382-9100 or e-mail on gjones@stvincents.com.au.