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Test Code ALCM Alcohols (Medico-Legal), blood

Important Note

Test referred to HSA Toxicology Lab. 

Test includes: Ethanol, Isopropanol, Methanol

The test is for NUHS Medico-Legal cases ONLY

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Green Top (Li Heparin)
Minimum Volume: 4.5 mL blood

Collection Instructions: Send the completed and signed copy Toxicological Investigation Form together with the specimen. Send the sample to the laboratory immediately.

Do not use alcohol as a disinfectant when collecting blood specimen. 

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Whole Blood
Ambient 1 day
Refrigerate 4 days
Frozen Not applicable

Days and Times Performed

Monday through Friday, TAT 10 - 12 days

Reference Interval

An interpretive report will be provided.

Referring / Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

 

Testing Laboratory
Analytical Toxicology Laboratory
Health Science Authority
11 Outram Road
Singapore 169078
Tel: 62130740

Service Code

37210

Update

Last updated 25/11/2024