| Specimen Container |
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds) |
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| Specimen Requirement |
Plain Blood Adult: 5 mL Paediatric: 1.3 mL Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable. |
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| Orderable as Urgent? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turn Around Time |
Stat: Average 45 mins (30 mins - 1 hr)
Routine: Average 2 hrs (1 - 3 hrs) |
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| Reference Value(s) |
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| Testing Laboratory Location | KKH | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory | Clinical Chemistry | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact Number | 6394 1383 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day and Time Performed |
Daily, 24 hrs
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| Orderable on CPOE? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Change History Notes
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12 Jul 2024 12:00 PM
Updated Reference Value(s).
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27 May 2024 08:00 AM
Update of Specimen Requirement.
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19 Oct 2021 02:55 PM
Updated Specimen Requirement.
Last Updated - 28 May 2025
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