HA0062
Specimen Container |
EDTA Tube
|
Specimen Requirement |
Whole Blood
Adult: 3 mL blood
Paediatrics and Neonate: 500 uL blood
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. |
Orderable as Urgent? | No |
Turn Around Time |
FBC with reflex PBF: 3 - 4hrs Hb electrophoresis with HbH Inclusion Bodies: 1 week Identification of abnormal variant may take longer than 1 week |
Reference Value(s) |
Click here for reference interval.
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Testing Laboratory Location | KKH |
Laboratory | Haematology |
Contact Number | 6394 1373 |
Day and Time Performed |
Mon – Fri: 0800 hrs– 1700 hrs
Sat: 0800 hrs – 1200 hrs |
Orderable on CPOE? | Yes |
Downtime Form | |
Additional Information |
Specimen sent after operating hour will be stored, and test performed on the next working day. |
Change History Notes
16 Sep 2024 01:00 PM
Updated Turn Around Time.
07 Feb 2023 12:00 AM
Updated Specimen Storage / Transport, TAT, Downtime Form.
21 May 2021 12:00 AM
Updated Downtime Form.
Last Updated - 27 May 2025
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