List All Test Names Beginning With:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Microbiology Sources | Microbiology Tests | Anatomic Pathology | Cytopathology

7-Dehydrocholesterol

Source Blood
 
Mnemonic BGLBL

BGL Test Name Prompt: 7-Dehydrocholes
 
Specimen Requirements 1 x 4 mL dark green top heparin tube, NOT PST 

Serum will not be accepted.

Minimum: 0.5 mL plasma

Requires a minimum four hour fast or just prior to next feed for newborns.
 

Specimen Handling PSC:
Centrifuge, transfer plasma to aliquot tube, write "Heparin" on the aliquot tube, and transport on ice to DSC.

RRL:
Centrifuge, transfer plasma to aliquot tube, write "Heparin" on the aliquot tube, and transport on ice to ACH.

Extra-regional:
Centrifuge, transfer plasma to aliquot tube, write "Heparin" on the aliquot tube, and freeze prior to transport to DSC.
  
Additional Information Send a copy of the requisition with the specimen.
 
Testing Location ACH Biochemical Genetics Lab
Testing Frequency Monthly
 
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval Provided on test report.