Cholestanol (Blood)

Referring Laboratory

SENDAWAYS - Chromatography

Testing Laboratory

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CHOL

Test Code (Numeric Code)

5114

Synonyms

Dihydrocholesterol, Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis screen, CBX screen

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Specimen Collection:
Gel (SST) tubes are not acceptable.
Protect collection tube from light.
Separated serum should be stored frozen and transported on ice.
Please contact the laboratory if levels are required.

International sendaway to Pathology Queensland:
Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital

Diagnostic Use and Interpretation:
Serum cholestanol is used in the diagnosis of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX).

Sendaway information:
Gel (SST) tubes not acceptable - if gel tube is received, register for QSCP.
If sample received is not light protected, register for QSCP.
Heparin plasma (Light protected) - minimum vol 0.5 mL required.
Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a nunc tube.
Check two points of ID are on the aliquot tube
Place labelled aliquot tube and request form in the International Sendaway basket in Freezer 37 (-20°C).
Ship Weekly to Pathology Queensland, Frozen.

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