SEND All bloods (ex NST) below to Lab on Ice Pillow. 

• Fluoride Oxalate 1 x 0.5mL (Glucose & Lactate)
• Fluoride Oxalate 2 x 0.5mL (Free fatty Acids & Ketone - VCGS)
• Serum GEL        2 x 0.5mL (Cortisol, Insulin & hGH)
• Lithium Heparin  1 x 0.5mL (Ammonia)
• Lithium Heparin  2 x 0.5mL (Amino Acids - VCGS)
• NST Card (send air dried and in envelope - not plastic specimen bag)
  

Please refer to Clinical Practice Guidelines for management

http://www.rch.org.au/rchcpg/hospital_clinical_guideline_index/Neonatal_Hypoglycaemia

Specify tests required on the Pathology Request Form

• Glucose, Lactate and Ammonia
• Cortisol, Insulin and Growth Hormone
• Free Fatty Acids, Ketones and Amino Acids
• NST Card