| Specimen Container |
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds) |
| Specimen Requirement |
Plain Blood Adult: 5 mL Paediatric: 1.3
mL Take care to prevent
haemolysis. Wrap tube with aluminium foil. |
| Specimen Storage/Transport |
Refrigerate samples until transport to laboratory. Do not freeze. |
| Orderable as Urgent? | No |
| Turn Around Time |
Average 7 days (3 - 11 days)
|
| 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 |
Change History Notes
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22 Jul 2025 03:00 PM
Added image of ice pack.
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28 Jul 2021 12:00 AM
Updated Specimen Requirement, Specimen Storage / Transport.
Last Updated - 22 Jul 2025
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