| Specimen Container |
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds) |
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| Specimen Requirement |
Plain blood Adult: 3 mL Paediatic: 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. |
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| Orderable as Urgent? | No | ||||||||||||||
| Turn Around Time |
Average 3 hrs ( 2 - 4 hrs)
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| Reference Value(s) |
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| Testing Laboratory Location | KKH | ||||||||||||||
| Laboratory | Clinical Chemistry | ||||||||||||||
| Contact Number | 6394 1383 | ||||||||||||||
| Day and Time Performed |
Daily, 24 hrs
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| Orderable on CPOE? | Yes | ||||||||||||||
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Change History Notes
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12 Jul 2024 12:00 PM
Updated Reference Value(s).
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27 May 2024 08:00 AM
Update of Specimen Requirement.
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11 Oct 2021 03:15 PM
Updated specimen requirement, Reference Value(s), Laboratory and Additional information.
Last Updated - 19 Jun 2025
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