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HelpTest Code CBS CSF Bilirubin Spectrophotometry (Xanthochromia)
Specimen Requirements
Both blood and CSF specimens are required. Send the specimens together with the completely filled TTSH Spectrophotometry Request Form.
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII)
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Collection Instructions:
Protect specimen from light by wrapping the container/tube with aluminium foil.
Specimen Type: CSF
Container/Tube: Sterile container or red top tube
Minimum Volume: 1.5mL
Collection Instructions:
Protect specimen from light by wrapping the container/tube by aluminium foil.
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | 8 hours |
| Refrigerate: | 4 days |
| Frozen: | NA |
| Specimen Type: | CSF |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | 4 hours |
| Refrigerate: | 1 day |
| Frozen: | NA |
Reference Interval
An interpretive report will be provided.
Service Code
36838
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Clinical Chemistry Laboratory
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
11 Jalan Tock Seng
Singapore 308433
Tel: 63578949
Update
Last updated 13/08/2024
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | NA |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | Specimen not protected from light |