Test Code 01347 Maternal Serum Screen
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII) / Red Top
Volume: 5.0 mL / 6.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs.
Send specimen with a completely filled KKH Triple Test Request Form.
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 5 - 14 days
Reference Interval
An interpretive report will be provided.
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Clinical Laboratory
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital Pte Ltd
100, Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 229899
63948013
Useful For
Helpful to identify pregnancies at increased risk of having a child with Down syndrome (DS), open neural tube defects (ONTD) and trisomy 18 (T18).
Service Code
31321
Update
Last updated 06/04/2022