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Collection Requirements

3 x Fluoride tubes collected at the following time points: 1) Fasting, 2) 1 hr post dose, and 3) 2 hr post dose. Ensure collection times are clearly recorded and send all tubes to lab together. Refer to notes for more information re clinical protocol.

Tube Colour

Grey

Test image(s)

Requires own tube?

No

Department

Biochemistry

Reference Interval

Please refer to Harmonised Dynamic Test Handbook

Availability

Daily

Fee

Medicare rebatable Item 66548

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: GTTP

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