Haemoglobin, Unstable | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	EDTA Tube
Specimen Requirement	EDTA Whole Blood 3 mL
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	1 day
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?	No
Downtime Form	63170-Form-1080 Haematology Laboratory Downtime Form
Additional Information	False positive results will be obtained in blood specimens that contain >5% foetal haemoglobin or in specimens that are received more than a week after the blood has been drawn. By appointment only

Change History Notes

Last Updated - 28 May 2025