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HA0202
| 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 |
Routine: 2 - 3 hrs |
| Reference Value(s) |
Malarial antigens should not be detected in a normal healthy individual. |
| Testing Laboratory Location |
KKH |
| Laboratory |
Haematology |
| Contact Number |
6394 1373 |
| Day and Time Performed |
Daily, 24 hrs |
| Orderable on CPOE? |
Yes |
| Downtime Form |
Last Updated - 23 Jun 2025
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