BC6050
Specimen Container |
1. Lithium heparin tube (To be obtained from DPLM Client Services, after office hour call extension 1352) 2. Guthrie card
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Specimen Requirement |
1. Whole blood (0.5 mL). Do not combine test with other tests.
2. 3 well collected blood spots
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Specimen Storage/Transport |
1. Do not freeze. Do not spin and separate plasma.
2. Send blood cards in envelope to Lab.
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Orderable as Urgent? | No | ||||||
Turn Around Time |
2 days
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Testing Laboratory Location | KKH | ||||||
Laboratory | Biochemical Genetics Lab | ||||||
Contact Number | 6394 8728 | ||||||
Day and Time Performed |
Mon – Fri: 0900 hrs – 1800 hrs
Last specimen reciept time is at 1730 hrs. |
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Orderable on CPOE? | Yes | ||||||
Downtime Form | |||||||
Additional Information |
For URGENT analysis, contact the Biochemical Genetics laboratory at 6394 8728 or the Lead Scientist at 8388 8741 to discuss.
Store the whole blood sample in the reception fridge at 4°C if the whole blood is received after office hours. |
Change History Notes
09 Feb 2023 05:10 PM
Update specimen container lithium heparin to be obtain at DPLM Client Services
Last Updated - 27 May 2025
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