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Laboratory Code
LAB3041550
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: EDTA Lavendar Top
Volume: 7.0 mL
Collection instructions: Provide EPIC order request document or HSA Serological Investigation Request Form with specimen. Document and specimen should include both collector's exact name and initial, patient's full name and MRN.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Whole Blood |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Freshly drawn samples (preferred) |
| Refrigerate | 2 days |
| Frozen | Not Applicable |
Methodology
Immune Agglutination
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday
TAT 5 days
Specimen Condition
| Gross Haemloysis | Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Insufficient specimen - Reject |
| Others | Mismatched patient's name and MRN on document and specimen |
| Others | Missing/mismatched collector's name and initial on document & specimen |
Reference Interval
An interpretive report will be provided.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Transfusion Services, 67722305
Testing Laboratory
Blood Services Group (Clinical Laboratory)
Health Science Authority
11 Outram Road
Singapore 169078
Tel: 62130633
Refer to HSA website for more details:
https://www.hsa.gov.sg/about-us/blood-services/transfusion-medicine/hospital-services/immunohaematologylaboratory
Useful For
Determine ABO and Rh(D) blood group
Alias
Blood Group
Update
Last updated 21/01/2025