BD0061
Specimen Container |
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds) |
Specimen Requirement |
Plain Blood
Adult: 3 mL Paediatric: 1.3 mL |
Specimen Storage/Transport |
Transport will leave for SGH on Mon - Fri: 9 am & 3 pm Sat: 9 am & 11 am 11 am transport for urgent specimens only. Specimen received after these timing should be sent via urgent transport.
Spin down and separate serum. Sample should be kept refrigerated (2-8°C).
Stability: 1 Month |
Orderable as Urgent? | No |
Turn Around Time |
Average: 4 hrs ( 3 - 5 hrs )
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Testing Laboratory Location | SGH |
Laboratory | Biochemistry |
Contact Number | 6394 1352 |
Day and Time Performed |
Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs
Sat: 0800 hrs - 1230 hrs |
Orderable on CPOE? | Yes |
Downtime Form | |
Additional Information |
Due to Phenobarbital's long elimination half-life, the actual sampling time is unimportant. However while making comparative measurements, the sample time should be consistent.
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Change History Notes
04 Mar 2025 10:00 AM
Updated the specimen storage and transport.
Last Updated - 21 Jun 2025
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