Pyruvate (Pyruvic Acid), whole blood | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Fluoride oxalate tube
Specimen Requirement	Whole Blood 3 mL
Specimen Storage/Transport	Place this in a biohazard specimen bag and immerse this bag in crushed ice. Send immediately to Lab. Do not centrifuge as whole blood is required for sending to SGH Lab. ** Specimen must be collected and despatched to the Laboratory from Monday to Friday, between 0800 hours to 1430 hours. Specimen is not to be collected on weekends, eve of public holidays and public holidays.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	Average 3 days ( 2 - 4 days)
Reference Value(s)	From 0 day Fasting : 30 - 80 mmol/L Random : 30 - 114 mmol/L
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Biochemistry
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Mon – Fri: 0800 hrs– 1700 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Last Updated - 27 May 2025