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Home Our Specialties Pathology Pathology Lab Services AMINO ACIDS, CSF - test referred to KKH Biochemical Genetics Lab w.e.f 03 October 2016

AMINO ACIDS, CSF - test referred to KKH Biochemical Genetics Lab w.e.f 03 October 2016

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Lab Section Category	Clinical Biochemistry View write-up
Specimen Required	200 uL CSF collected in a STERILE CONTAINER (this test should be ordered in conjunction with Amino Acids, Plasma (lithium heparin tube). The specimens for both tests (Amino Acids, Plasma and CSF) should be collected within 1 hour and pack in ice pack. (KKH requirement)
Storage/Transport	Keep cold with ice pack and send immediately.