DNA for Kinship (biological relationship) testing (DISCONTINUED)

Specimen Container	Sterile container for foetal tissue Blood specimens to be collected on site at HSA
Specimen Requirement	Citrated Blood Adult: 2 mL Paediatric: 1 mL
Specimen Storage/Transport	During office hours, client (patient's parent) has to submit the foetal tissue to HSA personally for investigation. After office hours, despatch the foetal tissue to the Laboratory for storing in the freezer at -20 degree C.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Testing Laboratory Location	HSA
Laboratory	Applied Sciences Biology Division
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Mon – Fri: 0800 hrs– 1700 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	No
Additional Information	Patient has to make payment directly to HSA. 12/04/2019: HSA no longer does paternity testing.

Last Updated - 27 Jun 2025