Zinc

BC0370

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Trace metal free tube (serum)
(To be obtained from DPLM Client Services, after office hour call extension 1352)
Specimen Requirement
Plain Blood
2 - 5 mL
Specimen Storage/Transport

​For specimen collected AOH, to spin down and separate serum within 2 hours of receiving the specimen and aliquot into a trace metal free tube.

Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
Mean = 7 days (3 - 11 days)
Testing Laboratory Location SGH
Laboratory Biochemistry
Contact Number 6394 1352
Day and Time Performed
Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1400 hrs
Sat: 0800 hrs - 1000 hrs
Do not collect on Eve of Public holidays and Public holidays.
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Additional Information

Change History Notes

  • 09 Feb 2023 12:00 AM

    ​Updated Specimen Container.

  • 03 Nov 2021 12:00 AM

    ​Updated Specimen Container, Specimen Requirement and Specimen Storage / Transport.

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Last Updated - 28 May 2025