| Specimen Container |
1.3 mL Paediatric EDTA Tube |
| Specimen Requirement |
EDTA Whole Blood 1 mL 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. Do not transport by pneumatic system
|
| Orderable as Urgent? | No |
| Turn Around Time |
Routine: 2 - 3 hrs
|
| Reference Value(s) | For ECMO cases, a result of ≥ 0.10 g/dL is suggestive of significant haemolysis. |
| Testing Laboratory Location | KKH |
| Laboratory | Haematology |
| Contact Number | 6394 1373 |
| Day and Time Performed |
Daily, 24 hrs
|
| Orderable on CPOE? | Yes |
| Downtime Form |
Change History Notes
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16 Sep 2024 01:00 PM
Updated images, Specimen Container, Specimen Requirement.
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12 Sep 2024 02:00 PM
Updated Specimen Container, Specimen Requirement and Image.
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07 Feb 2023 12:00 AM
Updated Specimen Storage / Transport, Reference Value(s), Downtime Form.
Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025
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