| Specimen Container |
EDTA Tube
|
| Specimen Requirement |
EDTA Whole Blood 1 - 3 mL Gently invert the tubes several times to prevent clotting.
|
| Specimen Storage/Transport |
Send to laboratory as soon as possible after blood collection at room temperature. The sample will be stored at 4°C fridge upon receipt.
|
| Orderable as Urgent? | No |
| Turn Around Time |
Routine: 4 hrs Urgent tests requiring a shorter turnaround time can be requested by contacting the laboratory haematologist-on-call.
|
| Testing Laboratory Location |
KKH
|
| Laboratory | Haematology |
| Contact Number |
6394 8120 |
| Day and Time Performed |
Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to
1700 hrs
Sat: 0800 hrs - 1200 hrs |
| Orderable on CPOE? | Yes |
| Downtime Form |
Change History Notes
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04 Oct 2024 08:00 AM
Updated Orderable as STAT?.
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12 Sep 2024 04:30 PM
Updated Specimen Requirment, Turn Around Time, Testing Laboratory Location, Laboratory.
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07 Feb 2023 12:00 AM
Updated Specimen Storage / Transport, Orderable as STAT, Contact Number, Downtime Form, Additional Information.
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18 May 2022 12:00 AM
New test effective on 19/5/2022.
Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025
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