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Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB556 |
| NBS code | LBC06455 |
| Service code | 31923 |
Specimen Requirements
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Container: Gold Top
Avoid vigorous exercise a day before blood test. Fast patient 10 - 12 hrs before sample collection.
Processing Requirements
Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hours
Specimen type: Serum
Volume: 0.5 mL
Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerate | 5 days (Preferred) |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Specimen Condition
| Gross Haemolysis | Alert/Reject |
|---|---|
| Gross Icterus | Alert/Reject |
| Gross Lipaemia | Alert/Reject |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Enzymatic Assay
Days and Times Performed
Tuesday and Friday, TAT 5 days
Reference Interval
| Age | (U/L) |
|---|---|
| 10 – 23 mths | 10.0 – 40.0 |
| 24 mths – 15 yrs | 5.0 – 20.0 |
| ≥ 16 yrs | 2.5 – 10.0 |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Increased level is seen in acute cardiac events, burns, acute hepatitis and other liver disease, breakdown of skeletal muscle in rhabdomyolysis, muscular dystrophy, trauma to muscle, carcinomas of liver, lung, breast and genitourinary systems.
Update
Last updated 29/04/2026
LOINC Code Information
1761-6