RV0150
Specimen Container |
EDTA tube |
Specimen Requirement |
EDTA blood 3 - 5 mL |
Specimen Storage/Transport |
Refrigerate sample until transfer to laboratory. Do not freeze (except for plasma). Send sample at 2 – 8°C (with an ice-pack). Whole blood must reach the laboratory within 48 hours after collection. Plasma may be stored at 2 – 8°C for up to 2 days or frozen at –70°C before despatch to the laboratory.
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Orderable as Urgent? | No |
Turn Around Time |
1 - 5 days |
Testing Laboratory Location | SGH |
Laboratory | Molecular Diagnostics |
Contact Number | 6394 1352 |
Day and Time Performed |
Mon – Fri: 0800 hrs -
1700 hrs Saturday: 0800 hrs - 1200 hrs Test setup every Monday and Thursday |
Orderable on CPOE? | Yes |
Downtime Form |
Change History Notes
07 Feb 2023 12:00 AM
Updated Laboratory.
03 Aug 2021 12:00 AM
Updated Specimen Container, Specimen Requirement, TAT, Day and Time
Performed.
Last Updated - 28 May 2025
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