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Pathological Tests
BLOOD SERUM TESTING
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There are a number of stages and protocols to follow if you wish to have your levels determined and assessed.  It is important to follow these carefully to get useful test results. 
The 4 stages and protocols are:
Stage 1

Have the blood taken and serum sample prepared at an appropriate facility.

On the day of the blood sampling, have a low-fat breakfast and lunch.

Have the blood sample taken at a Medical Laboratory or similar.  This facility must use the correct type of sampling tubes, be able to separate the red blood cells from the serum using a specific process, and take sufficient blood to give 30 – 50 ml of serum
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Red top glass tube
sample kit package
The serum should be combined into a single bottle (250 ml glass container) that is provided by the testing laboratory
inside the kit package
blue top glass jar
serum process
serum preparation for shipment
Chill to 4C or freeze the serum immediately so that it can be sent to the laboratory.  The sample can be chilled to 4C if it can be delivered to the laboratory the next day, otherwise it should be frozen.
Stage 2

Send the serum sample to the laboratory.
The sample must stay chilled or frozen as needed, and should also be so that it does not break or leak in transport.
shipping sample
Stage 3

Have the sample tested and result reported by the laboratory.

The laboratory you choose should be qualified and experienced in testing serum samples for dioxin levels.  Note, test results may take between 14 – 28 days to become available.
Stage 4

Have the test result interpreted by a qualified and experienced person.

Laboratories undertaken this testing will usually be able to assist with the details of the diet, blood collection, serum preparation, and courier service. 

Laboratories generally do not interpret the test results.
AsureQuality Limited

Contact Information

Dr Harry van Enckevort
Industry Manager - Laboratory Services and International AsureQuality Limited

1C Quadrant Drive
Gracefield, Lower Hutt

PO Box 31-242
Lower Hutt 5040
NEW ZEALAND

Phone:  +64 4 570 8167
Fax:       +64 4 570 8176
Cell:       +64 21 706 045

Email: Dr Harry
Cost Estimate for Serum Test: 2008
Estimate price for dioxin testing in human blood is
New Zealand
  1. AsureQuality Limited testing fee: NZD $2200 est. per sample.
  2. Medical Laboratory or Pathology Service Provider New Zealand: blood extraction, spun and shipped to AsureQuality Limited NZ:  fee: NZD $400 est. per sample
Australia
  1. Medical Laboratory or Pathology Service Provider Australia: blood extraction, spun and shipped to AsureQuality Limited NZ:  fee: AUD $800 est. per sample
  2. AsureQuality Limited testing fee: NZD2200 est. per sample.
AgriQuality Limited (New Zealand) can supply the kit used for transportation upon request.

Remember: AgriQuality Limited (New Zealand) solely provides analytical results; they do not provide interpretation of results.


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