HA0034
Specimen Container |
EDTA Tube
|
Specimen Requirement |
Whole Blood
Adult: 3 mL blood
Paediatrics and Neonate: 500 uL blood
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 Urgent tests requiring a shorter turnaround time can be requested by contacting the laboratory haematologist-on-call. Note that for cases requiring Haematologist's review, the TAT may be prolonged. |
Reference Value(s) |
-
|
Testing Laboratory Location | KKH |
Laboratory | Haematology |
Contact Number | 6394 1373 |
Day and Time Performed |
Daily, 24 hrs
|
Orderable on CPOE? | Yes |
Downtime Form | |
Additional Information |
PBF must be requested together with FBC |
Change History Notes
16 Sep 2024 09:00 AM
Updated Orderable as STAT?, Turn Around Time
07 Feb 2023 12:00 AM
Updated Specimen Storage / Transport, TAT, Downtime Form.
Last Updated - 28 May 2025
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