Lupus Anticoagulant

CG0030

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Sodium Citrate Tube
Specimen Requirement
Citrated Whole Blood
Adult: 3 tubes of 2 mL
Paediatric: 4 tubes of 1 mL
Specimen Storage/Transport
Requires urgent specimen transportation to SGH laboratory.
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
1 week
Reference Value(s)
-
Testing Laboratory Location SGH
Laboratory Haematology
Contact Number 6394 1352
Day and Time Performed
Mon – Fri 0800 hrs– 1700 hrs
Sat 0800 hrs – 1200 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

63170-Form-1080 Haematology Laboratory Downtime Form

Additional Information
Fill blood up to the black marking on tube and mix well. Overfilling of blood may cause clotting Under filling may cause dilution of clotting factors.

Change History Notes

  • 08 Feb 2023 12:00 AM

    Updated Laboratory.

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Last Updated - 27 May 2025