HA0103
Specimen Container |
EDTA Tube
|
Specimen Requirement |
EDTA Whole Blood
Adult: 3 mL Paediatric and Neonate: 500 ul Gently invert the tubes several times to prevent clotting. |
Specimen Storage/Transport | Send to laboratory as soon as possible after blood collection at room temperature. |
Orderable as Urgent? | No |
Turn Around Time |
Routine: 3 - 4 hrs
|
Reference Value(s) |
HbH inclusion bodies should not be seen in a normal healthy individual. |
Testing Laboratory Location | KKH |
Laboratory | Haematology |
Contact Number | 6394 8120 |
Day and Time Performed |
Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs
|
Orderable on CPOE? | Yes |
Downtime Form | |
Additional Information | Specimens sent outside the indicated hours will be processed and reviewed on the next working day. |
Change History Notes
07 Feb 2023 12:00 AM
Updated Specimen Storage / Transport, Reference Value(s), Contact Number, Day and Time Performed, Downtime Form, Additional Information.
Last Updated - 28 May 2025
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