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XMB010

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
EDTA tube
Specimen Requirement
Specimen requirement:
Adult: 5 ml (Half tube)
Neonate/ Paeds: 1.5ml (Half tube) (Do not use 500ul paediatric microtube)

Disclaimer:
- Blood volume is calculated based on 60% PCV/HCT, hence if the patient has higher PCV/HCT (> 60%), it may not be sufficient to run the test.
- Please note that the volume of blood required for adult tube is different due to larger tube diameter.

Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
3 - 24hrs
Reference Value(s)
-
Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Blood Bank
Contact Number 6394 1376
Day and Time Performed
Daily, 24 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Immunohaematology

Additional Information
Baby (IH0001P & IH0030) & mother (XMB007) samples to be sent together where necessary, accompanied with 67010-Form-0070. Refer to instructions in 67010-Form-0070 for more details on the creation of mother's account. Phlebotomist's name and signature must be provided on the attached tube labels. 
 

Mother:  ABO & Rh(D) typing, Antibodies screen, Anti A/B IgG Titre if ABO incompatible.  Baby:  ABO Rh(D) Typing & Direct Coombs Test (DCT)


Strictly for downtime: Request form for mother must be accompanied with mother's sample and mother's particular must be clearly written on the sticky label on the tube and request form.


Change History Notes

  • 19 Jul 2024 02:00 PM

    ​Updated Specimen Requirement.

  • 17 Jan 2024 10:50 AM

    ​Update downtime form.

  • 10 Jan 2023 12:00 AM

    Updated Additional Information.

  • 08 Nov 2021 12:00 AM

    Updated Specimen Container and Specimen Requirement.

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Last Updated - 28 May 2025