Vitamin K

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

VITK

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7754

Synonyms

Vit K

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

Protect from light (wrap in foil)

Register with a dedicated lab number

Separate and freeze an aliquot of serum within 4 hours of collection

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