Lignocaine (Blood)

Referring Laboratory

SENDAWAYS - Chromatography

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

LIG

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0907

Synonyms

Dermocaine, Juvacaine, Xylocaine, Xylocard

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Separate the specimen, aliquot 2mL plasma/serum, store at 4°C and transport on ice.

Serum and Plasma Separator tubes (SST or PST) with GEL are NOT acceptable

Any queries please contact the Section Leader/Technical Specialist SCP- Chromatography

Specimen Transport Instructions for Referring Laboratories:
Instructions for Referral to LabPLUS:
Aliquot Instructions: 2 mL Plasma or Serum
Aliquot Transport: On ice

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