Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Perhexiline

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Plain Red top tube ONLY. Gel containing tubes are NOT acceptable.

Pre Testing Requirements

All samples should be collected 6 - 12 hours post dose.

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Centrifuge and separate blood as soon as possible after collection.

If sending from outside Auckland then send sample refrigerated (2-8 degrees).

Test Information

Department

Sendaway - Biochemistry

Test Availability

Referred to external laboratory.

Laboratory Turnaround Time

LabPlus performs this assay twice a week.

Method

Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LCMS)

Unit of measurement

ug/L

Additional Information

For more information about this test, including collection and handling instructions, please click on the following link:

http://testguide.adhb.govt.nz/EGuide/?elv=1&name=Perhexiline&pn=292&mn=203&sd=3&ts=14ca0498246

Electronic Information

Registration Code

PHEXP