Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

BD0020

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Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement
Plain Blood
Adult: 3 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL
Specimen Storage/Transport
Send immediately. Routine transport will leave for SGH on Mon - Fri: 9 am, 11:30 am and 3 pm , Sat: 9 am and 11 am. Specimen received after these timing should be sent via urgent transport.
 
Spin down and separate serum. Sample should be kept refrigerated (2-8°C).

Stability: 1 Month
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
Average: 4 hrs ( 3 - 5 hrs )
Testing Laboratory Location SGH
Laboratory Biochemistry
Contact Number 6394 1352
Day and Time Performed
Daily, 24 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

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Change History Notes

  • 04 Mar 2025 10:00 AM

    Updated of specimen storage and transport.

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Last Updated - 21 Jun 2025