| Specimen Container |
EDTA Tube
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| Specimen Requirement |
Whole Blood
Adult: 3 mL blood
Paediatrics and Neonate: 500 uL blood
Gently invert the tubes several times to prevent clotting. |
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| Specimen Storage/Transport |
Send to laboratory as soon as possible after blood collection at room temperature. |
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| Orderable as Urgent? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turn Around Time |
Routine: 2 - 3 hrs |
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| Reference Value(s) |
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| Testing Laboratory Location | KKH | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory | Haematology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact Number | 6394 1373 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day and Time Performed |
Daily, 24 hrs
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| Orderable on CPOE? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Downtime Form | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Change History Notes
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16 Sep 2024 12:00 PM
Updated Turn Around Time.
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07 Feb 2023 12:00 AM
Updated Specimen Storage / Transport, Downtime Form.
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23 Jul 2021 12:00 AM
Reference interval updates.
Last Updated - 18 Jun 2025
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