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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, royal blue top trace element tube
Volume: 6.0mL
Minimum Volume: 1.0mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | 1 week |
| Refrigerate: | 1 week |
| Frozen: | 1 week |
Reference Interval
An interpretive report will be provided.
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 5-14 days
Service Code
31837
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing LaboratoryInnoquest Diagnostics Pte Ltd
67 Ubi Ave 1, Starhub Green, North Wing
#07-01 to 07,09 &10
Singapore 408942
Tel: 62755501
Update
Last updated 07/04/2022
Useful For
Detect zinc deficiency and toxicity states. Total parenteral nutrition.