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Monospecific DAT

IH0021

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
EDTA tube (Pink top), 6 mL
Specimen Requirement
Adult: 6 ml
Neonate/ Paeds: 1.5ml (Do not use 500ul paediatric microtube) 
 
Disclaimer:
- Blood volume is calculated based on 60% PCV/HCT, hence if the patient has lower PCV/HCT (<60%), it may not be sufficient to run the test.
- Please note that the volume of blood required for adult tube is different due to larger tube diameter.
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
4 hrs​
Reference Value(s)
-
Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Blood Bank​
Contact Number 6394 1376
Day and Time Performed
Daily, 24 hrs​
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Immunohaematology

Additional Information
Phlebotomist's name and signature must be provided on the attached tube label and the test request form.​

Change History Notes

  • 05 Jun 2026 08:56 AM

    Update Specimen Container, Specimen Requirement and Container image

  • 01 Jun 2026 07:52 AM

    Update Downtime form

  • 19 Jul 2024 02:00 PM

    Updated Speciment Requirement.

  • 17 Jan 2024 10:00 AM

    ​Update of specimen requirement and image.

  • 01 Nov 2021 12:00 AM

    Updated Specimen Requirement.

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Last Updated - 05 Jun 2026