| Specimen Container |
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds) |
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| Specimen Requirement |
Plain Blood
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| Orderable as Urgent? | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Turn Around Time |
Stat: Average 45 mins (30 mins - 1 hr)
Routine: 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 | |||||||||||||||
| Additional Information |
Critical Value:
Low: <1.6 mmol/L High: >3.2 mmol/L |
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Change History Notes
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12 Jul 2024 12:00 PM
Updated Reference Value(s).
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10 Jul 2024 03:00 PM
Updated Specimen Requirement.
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25 Mar 2024 12:00 AM
Updated Specimen Requirement.
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19 Oct 2021 02:30 PM
Updated Specimen Requirement.
Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025
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