Plasmalogens (Blood)

Referring Laboratory

LabPLUS SCP Biochemical Genetics

Testing Laboratory

SA Pathology Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

BGA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

6290

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Serum separator tubes are not suitable. Microcollect specimens are NOT acceptable.

Laboratory

LabPLUS Biochemical Genetics

Synonyms

Zellweger syndrome, RCDP testing, PLS, Peroxisomal disorders

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Acceptable

• Please refer to Additional Information below

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

8

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Additional Specimen Information

Microcollect specimens are NOT acceptable.

To arrive at laboratory within 48 hours of collection. Transport at ambient conditions.

Urgent delivery to Biochemical Genetics, SCP, LabPLUS for red cell washing. Washed packed cells to be stored at -80°C (-20°C is not suitable for storage).

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