BC0303
Specimen Container |
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds) |
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. |
Orderable as Urgent? | Yes |
Turn Around Time |
Stat: Average 45 mins (30 mins - 1 hr)
Routine: Average 2 hrs (1 - 3 hrs) |
Reference Value(s) |
-Sodium: Refer to test name, 'Sodium'
-Potassium: Refer to test name, 'Potassium' -Chloride: Refer to test name, 'Chloride' |
Testing Laboratory Location | KKH |
Laboratory | Clinical Chemistry |
Contact Number | 6394 1383 |
Day and Time Performed |
Daily, 24 hrs
|
Orderable on CPOE? | Yes |
Downtime Form |
Change History Notes
27 May 2024 08:00 AM
Update of Specimen Requirement.
19 Oct 2021 03:10 PM
Updated Specimen Requirement.
Last Updated - 28 May 2025
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