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Specimen Collection

Catecholamines, plasma or serum


Test Name
Catecholamines, plasma or serum
Test Code
SASCAT
Specimen Type

Blood - Heparin Plasma or Serum (SST)

Minimum Volume
4mL whole blood - require 2mL serum or plasma
Comments

LAB NOTES: Spin, aliquot plasma or serum and freeze at -20°C.

Send to testing laboratory on dry ice. Do not pack dry ice in a sealed container.  Use appropriate PPE.

Assay Performed
Clinical Pharmacology (via specimen reception)
Austin Hospital
Studley Rd
Heidelberg 3084
VIC
9496 3220
Assay Frequency

As required