Specimen Collection:
4 mL EDTA blood collected and delivered on ice.
Request form must include the patient's weight, dose amount and time, and specimen collection time.
These requests are transported to NSW Pathology - John Hunter Hospital for testing. Refer to link.
Laboratory Notes:
Spin at 4°C, separate and freeze EDTA plasma within 1 hour.
Diagnostic Use and Interpretation:
Note: This test is referred to an external laboratory.
Please contact the testing laboratory directly using the contact details below for any queries regarding results or reports.
Delivery Address:
John Hunter Hospital Pathology Specimen Reception
Lookout Road
New Lambton Heights NSW 2305
Australia
Clinical Contact:
Dr Amanda Caswell
Ph: +61 (02) 4921 4401
Email: amanda.caswell@health.nsw.gov.au
Scientific Contact:
Jiamin Zeng (Maya)
Ph: +61 (02) 4921 4447
Email: jiamin.zeng@health.nsw.gov.au
Specimen-related queries can be directed to the Chromatography section. All other queries should be directed to the testing laboratory.