| Specimen Container |
EDTA tube
|
| Specimen Requirement |
Specimen requirement: 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. |
| Orderable as Urgent? | No |
| Turn Around Time |
30 mins to 4 hrs
|
| Testing Laboratory Location | KKH |
| Laboratory | Blood Bank |
| Contact Number | 6394 1376 |
| Day and Time Performed |
Daily, 24 hrs |
| Orderable on CPOE? | Yes |
| Downtime Form | |
| Additional Information |
Gently invert the tubes several times to prevent clotting.
Phlebotomist's name and signature must be provided on the attached tube label. |
Change History Notes
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19 Jul 2024 02:00 PM
Updated Specimen Requirement.
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17 Jan 2024 10:00 AM
Update specimen requirements and image.
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08 Nov 2021 12:00 AM
Updated Specimen Container and Specimen Requirement.
Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025
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