Collection Requirements
5 x Fluoride and 5 x Serum (10 tubes total), collected at 5 time points: 1) Fasting, 2) 30min post, 3) 60 mins post, 4) 90 mins post, 5) 120min post. Ensure collection times are clearly labelled and send all tubes to lab together. Refer to notes for more info re clinical protocol.
Tube Colour
Grey and Gold
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
No
Department
BiochemistryReference Interval
Please refer to Harmonised Dynamic Test Handbook
Availability
Daily
Fee
Medicare rebatable Item No. 66542
Notes
For clinical collection protocol, refer to "Harmonisation of Endocrine Dynamic Testing - Adult (HEDTA) Manual Dynamic Tests" available at http://intranet.mh.org.au/pathology-handbook/w2/i1013309/
Test code: GTTGH
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