CG0118
Specimen Container |
Sodium Citrate Tube
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Specimen Requirement |
Citrated Whole Blood
Adult: 2 mL Paediatric: 1 mL |
Specimen Storage/Transport |
Requires urgent specimen transportation to SGH laboratory.
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Orderable as Urgent? | No |
Turn Around Time |
3-4 hours |
Reference Value(s) |
Negative
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Testing Laboratory Location | SGH |
Laboratory | Haematology |
Contact Number | 6394 1352 |
Day and Time Performed |
Mon – Fri 0800 hrs– 1700 hrs
Sat 0800 hrs – 1200 hrs |
Orderable on CPOE? | Yes |
Downtime Form | |
Additional Information |
Fill blood up to the black marking on tube and mix well. Overfilling of blood may cause clotting Under filling may cause dilution of clotting factors.
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Change History Notes
08 Feb 2023 12:00 AM
Updated Laboratory.
12 Aug 2021 12:00 AM
Updated TAT, Reference Value(s).
Last Updated - 27 May 2025
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