Part of extended U&E
Tube
01 (SE) – Serum Gel
ID
Tests&Tubes0015
Additional information
Please note: this test should not be added on to any specimen (decapped samples may lose up to 6 mmol/L in 1 hour)
Turn around
A&E: N/A
Day Case: 4 Hours
In-Patient: 6 Hours
Out-Patient: N/A
GP: N/A
Send to
Blood Sciences Cross Site
Contact
For further details please contact Ä¢¹½tvÊÓƵ Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Collection Con
Intensive care units, renal unit, transplant unit, patients on IV heparin use lithium-heparin (Green with Yellow ring) tube. Minimum volume: 500µl serum / plasma
Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
Units
mmol/L