BC0106
Specimen Container |
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds) |
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Specimen Requirement |
Plain Blood Adult: 5 mL Paediatric: Minimum blood 500 µL Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the clot activator is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable. Under exceptional circumstances eg: difficult blood draw, if blood volume is ≥ 250 µL (but < 500 µL), please send a memorandum to the lab to request for an exception. Note: The sample volume is below manufacturer's requirement, the reliability of assay results cannot be guaranteed.
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Orderable as Urgent? | Yes | ||||||||
Turn Around Time |
Average 2 hrs (1 - 3 hrs)
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Reference Value(s) |
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Testing Laboratory Location | KKH | ||||||||
Laboratory | Clinical Chemistry | ||||||||
Contact Number | 6394 1383 | ||||||||
Day and Time Performed |
Daily, 24 hrs
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Orderable on CPOE? | Yes | ||||||||
Downtime Form |
Change History Notes
12 Jul 2024 12:00 PM
Updated Reference Value(s).
13 Mar 2024 04:00 PM
Updated information for specimen requirement.
19 Oct 2021 02:15 PM
Updated specimen requirement.
Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025
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