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IM0059
| Specimen Container |
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
|
| Specimen Requirement |
Plain Blood
Adult: 3 mL Paediatic: 3 tubes of 1.3 mL each |
| Specimen Storage/Transport |
Refrigerate sample until transfer to laboratory. Do not freeze. Send sample with an ice-pack. |
| Orderable as Urgent? | No |
| Turn Around Time |
Average: 7 days (3 - 11 days)
|
| Testing Laboratory Location | SGH |
| Laboratory | Clinical Biochemistry |
| Contact Number | 6394 1352 |
| Day and Time Performed |
Mon – Fri: 0800 hrs– 1700 hrs
|
| Orderable on CPOE? | Yes |
| Downtime Form | |
| Additional Information |
Tests consist in the panel: - Serum Protein Electrophoresis - Serum Immunofixation Electrophoresis - Serum IgG, IgA, IgM |
Change History Notes
22 Dec 2025 01:18 PM
Update test name, specimen container, specimen requirement, specimen storage and transport, TAT and additional information
13 Aug 2024 03:00 PM
Update Specimen requirements.
05 Aug 2021 12:00 AM
Updated Specimen Requirement.
Last Updated - 22 Dec 2025
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