| Specimen Container |
Gel separator tube (Adult) |
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| Specimen Requirement |
Plain Blood 3 mL Invert blood 5 times after blood collection to ensure that clot activator is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure that results are reliable. |
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| Method | Time-resolved fluoroimmunoassay (DELFIA Xpress PlGF 1-2-3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Orderable as Urgent? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turn Around Time |
Up to 3 days |
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| Reference Value(s) |
1st Trimester The result must be interpreted in conjunction with the gestational week's median (refer to table below).
Median will be reviewed periodically and update when necessary. Last update of median: 14th March 2023.
2nd Trimester & 3rd Trimester
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| Testing Laboratory Location |
KKH |
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| Laboratory | Clinical Chemistry | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact Number |
6394 8013 |
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| Day and Time Performed |
Monday - Friday: 0830hrs - 1730hrs (excluding public holidays) |
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| Orderable on CPOE? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Downtime Form | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information |
To indicate LMP Gestation on request form/in CPOE. |
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Last Updated - 18 Jun 2025
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