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Laboratory Code
LAB44
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Green Top (Li Heparin)
Volume: 4.5 mL
Minimum Volume: 3.0 mL
Collection Instructions: Send sample to laboratory immediately.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Whole Blood |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 30 minutes |
| Refrigerate | Not available |
| Frozen | Not available |
Methodology
Electrochemical
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Icterus | Not applicable |
| Lipaemia | Not applicable |
| Others: Non-Li Heparin whole blood | Reject |
Reference Interval
< 0.6 mmol/L
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Evaluation of monitoring ketogenic diet regimes.
Service Code
31206
LOINC Code Information
66441-7
Update
Last updated 10/03/2025