| Specimen Container |
EDTA tube |
| Specimen Requirement |
Whole Blood EDTA Adult / Paediatric: 3 mL
Patient's / Parent's consent is required. Hard copy consent required. Please do not share specimen with other labs. |
| Specimen Storage/Transport |
Transport at room temperature. Stored at 4°C if not sent on the same day as collection. |
| Orderable as Urgent? | No |
| Turn Around Time |
4 - 6 weeks |
| Testing Laboratory Location |
KKH |
| Laboratory | DNA Diagnostic and Research Lab (DDRL) |
| Contact Number |
6394 1395 / 6394 1396 |
| Day and Time Performed |
Mon – Fri: 0800 hrs– 1700 hrs |
| Orderable on CPOE? | Yes |
| Downtime Form | |
| Additional Information |
Not for presymptomatic testing. Request form may be retrieved from website or call DNA Diagnostic and Research Lab (DDRL) @ 6394 1395 / 6394 1396. |
Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025
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