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G6PD (Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase (Red Cell)) Screening

Test Method: Real time Taqman PCR
Specimen Required: Aspirate, Biopsy, Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Whole), Bone Marrow, Bowel Contents, Brushings, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Culture Isolate, Faeces, Fluid, Lavage, Milk, Non-human specimen, Nucleic Acid Extract, Other, Paraffin embedded tissue, Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Saliva, Scraping, Semen, Serum, Sputum, Swab, Tissue, Urine, Virus Isolate, Washings
Spec Type Min: 200uL
When Tested: On Request
Reference Ranges: 3-45 Ct
Contact: 9342 9628

Test Method: Chemical reaction. Oxygen rate method.
Specimen Required: Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Sodium Fluoride), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Plasma (Sodium Fluoride), Serum
Spec Type Min: Serum 500uL
When Tested: On Request
Turnaround Time: same day / next day
Reference Ranges: Fasting: 3.3 – 6.0 mmol/L. Random: 3.3 – 7.8 mmol/L
Units of Measurement: mmol/L
Contact: Test performed by RMH Biochemistry (9342 7360)

Test Method: Real Time PCR
Specimen Required: Aspirate, Biopsy, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Fluid, Nucleic Acid Extract, Plasma, Swab, Tissue, Urine, Serum
Spec Type Min: 500ul
When Tested: Batched test
Turnaround Time: 1-2 days
Normal Ranges: n/a
Reference Ranges: Ct <40
Billing Advice: Medicare rebatable
Contact: 9342 9628

Test Method: RT-PCR
Specimen Required: Aspirate, Biopsy, Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Whole), Bone Marrow, Bowel Contents, Brushings, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Culture Isolate, Faeces, Fluid, Lavage, Milk, Non-human specimen, Nucleic Acid Extract, Other, Paraffin embedded tissue, Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Saliva, Scraping, Semen, Serum, Sputum, Swab, Tissue, Urine, Virus Isolate, Washings
Spec Type Min: 200uL
When Tested: On request
Turnaround Time: same day / next day
Reference Ranges: n/a
Contact: 9342 9628