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Schistosomiasis Serology

BC9999

eLab Book (Test Catalogue)

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Specimen Collection

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Criteria for Unacceptable Specimen

Critical Result

Specimen Container	Gel separator tube (Adult) Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement	Plain Blood Adult: 5 mL Paediatrics: 2 x 1.1mL
Specimen Storage/Transport	To spin and separate the serum. To refrigerate aliquoted serum at 4°C - 8°C before the next transport is available.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	4 weeks
Testing Laboratory Location	NUH
Laboratory	Mayo Clinic Laboratories - Rochester Superior Drive
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Tuesday & Thursday
Orderable on CPOE?	No
Downtime Form	Clinical Chemistry Form A