Pyruvate (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

PYRU

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7322

Synonyms

NA

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Collection instructions:
URGENT - TRANSPORT ON ICE. Must reach lab within 5 minutes.

Laboratory instruction:
WHOLE BLOOD.
Notify biochemistry IMMEDIATELY. Specimen requires deproteinisation with perchloric acid (in cool room).
Store sample at 4 degree, it does not have to be sent urgently.

Please phone LabPLUS to give advance warning that sample is being sent.

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