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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Hypoglycaemia screen - Paediatric

Synonyms

Glucose

Specimen Collection

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Kits available: Resus room 4 - Extra kids trolley, Kidsplace - Procedure room 1, under the bench, 3rd drawer down

Paediatric Specimen

0.3 ml blood gas, 2 Heparin micro (Full), 2 EDTA micro (Full) 2 blood spots on Guthrie card

Sample Delivery to Lab

All tubes must be sent on ice. Blood gas not on ice. Deliver ASAP.

Test Information

Department

Biochemistry

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 24hrs

Diagnostic Use Or Instructions

Blood spot card for carnitines can be collected when convenient.

Additional Information

  Hypoglycaemia-Form.pdf

Starship protocol:  https://www.starship.org.nz/for-health-professionals/starship-clinical-guidelines/h/hypoglycaemia-in-childhood/

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