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Alternate Names
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Urine Reducing Substances, Reducing Substances Urine |
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Test Code
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URSUB |
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Testing Laboratory
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Referred Laboratory |
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Specimen Type
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Container Type
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70 mL Sterile Container (Yellow Top)
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Medicare Rebate
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Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
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Ordering Information
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This test measures reducing substances and looks for suspected classical galactosaemia and other defects in galactose metabolism. Reducing substances (glucose, lactose, maltose, fructose and galactose) are not normally present in urine. A blood galactoscreen is preferable for the diagnosis of galactosaemia.
Faecal Reducing Substance testing is preferred over urine testing. |
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Collection Instructions
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LABORATORY BASED COLLECTION ONLY.
- Specimen must be frozen within 2-3 hours of collection. If the patient is taking the collection home, advise the patient to freeze the sample as soon it is collected.
- Sample pot should be labelled just before it is frozen as labelling after freezing may be difficult.
- Do not let sample defrost in transit.
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Transport Instructions
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Transport on ice
Send to the laboratory as soon as possible |
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Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
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Testing Frequency
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Twice per week |
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Min Test Volume
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5mL |
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Add On Test Suitability
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Add ons for this test cannot be performed. |
