Test Code: GlutRC Preferred Name Glutathione reductase - red cell activity
No
N/A
2 weeks
2 weeks
Medicare Item
N/A
Test Tubes
| Image | Specimen Type | Specimen Volume | Tube Type |
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Blood (adult) | 4 mL | Lithium Heparin No Gel 7 mL (Dark Green Top) |
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Blood (paediatric) | 1 mL | Lithium Heparin 2 mL no gel paed (Dark Green) |
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Blood (neonatal) | 1 mL | Lithium Heparin 2 mL no gel paed (Dark Green) |
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| | EDTA 3 mL whole blood (Lavender top) |
COLLECTION NOTES
Whole blood or red cells are acceptable. No gel tubes are preferred although gel tubes are acceptable.
GENERAL NOTES
APPLICATION: Rarely required test. Levels are reduced in riboflavin deficiency.
