BC5523
Specimen Container |
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds) |
Specimen Requirement |
Plain blood Adult: 3 mL Paediatic: 1.3 mL Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable. |
Orderable as Urgent? | Yes |
Turn Around Time |
Up to 2 hrs
|
Reference Value(s) |
Children & young people (less than 21 years old) : Male / Female
less than or equal to 10 ng/L Adults (aged 21 years or above) : Males : less than or equal 34 ng/L Females : less than or equal 16 ng/L |
Testing Laboratory Location | KKH |
Laboratory | Clinical Chemistry |
Contact Number | 6394 1383 |
Day and Time Performed |
Mon – Fri 0800 hrs–
1700 hrs , Sat 0800 hrs – 1230
hrs |
Orderable on CPOE? | Yes |
Downtime Form |
Change History Notes
27 May 2024 08:00 AM
Update of Specimen Requirement.
13 Oct 2021 11:00 AM
Updated Specimen requirement, Turn Around Time and Day and Time Performed.
Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025
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