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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Green Top (Li Heparin)
Minimum Volume: 4.5mL 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.
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Whole Blood |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | 1 day |
| Refrigerate: | 4 days |
| Frozen: | NA |
Reference Interval
An interpretive report will be provided.
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 10-12 days
Service Code
37210
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Analytical Toxicology Laboratory
Health Science Authority
11 Outram Road
Singapore 169078
Tel: 62130740
Update
Last updated 02/05/2024