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Laboratory Code
LAB556
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII)
Volume: 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Avoid vigorous exercise a day before blood test. Fast patient 10 - 12 hrs before sample collection. Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerate | 5 days |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Methodology
Enzymatic Assay
Days and Times Performed
Tuesday and Friday, TAT 5 days
Specimen Condition
| Gross Haemolysis | Alert/Reject |
|---|---|
| Gross Icterus | Alert/Reject |
| Gross Lipaemia | Alert/Reject |
| Others | Not applicable |
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.
Service Code
31923
LOINC Code Information
1761-6
Update
Last updated 10/03/2025