Glucagon, Plasma

BC9999

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
EDTA tube
Specimen Requirement
1.Prechill EDTA tube at 4 degrees C before drawing the specimen. 2.Draw the prechilled EDTA tubes(s), and process 2 mL of EDTA plasma from a fasting patient as follows:A) After drawing specimen, chill EDTA tube in wet ice for 10 min. B) Centrifuge in a refrigerated centrifuge. C) Immediately after centrifugation, remove EDTA plasma, place in a plastic vial and freeze. 3. Send specimen frozen.
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
Maximum 6 days.
Testing Laboratory Location NUH
Laboratory NRL to send to Mayo Medical Laboratory, USA.
Contact Number 6394 1352
Day and Time Performed
Mon – Fri: 0800 hrs– 1700 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? No
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Last Updated - 27 May 2025