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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII)
Volume: 5.0mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | Send the specimen to the laboratory immediately. |
| Refrigerate: | 7 days |
| Frozen: | 24 weeks |
Reference Interval
| Age | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 3 mths | 2-22 U/mL | 2-22 U/mL |
| 4 mths - 4 yrs | 8-33 U/mL | 8-33 U/mL |
| 5 - 10 yrs | 5-30 U/mL | 5-30 U/mL |
| 11 - 18 yrs | 5-28 U/mL | 6-39 U/mL |
| ≥19 yrs | ≤35 U/mL | ≤35 U/mL |
Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 day
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Service Code
31870
Update
Last updated 16/05/2024
Updated on Methodology.
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | NA |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Tumour marker for ovarian cancer.