Lignocaine (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Alternate Names	Lidocaine, Xylocaine, Xylocard
Test Code	LIGN
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	9 mL PLAIN (Red Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	Please record times of specimen collection, dose and time of last dose on request form.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	5mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	SNG, LHNG, EW
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and refrigerate. Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions Lithium Heparin (no gel) and EDTA tubes are acceptable container types.
Laboratory Instructions	Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department Please transport at 4°C or frozen if it will take longer than 7 days to reach the testing lab.
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes