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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Purple Top (EDTA)
Volume: 3.0mL
Minimum Volume: 3.0mL
Collection Instructions: Mix sample well to avoid clotting. Collect sample within an hour before the next dose, except patients on continuous infusion.
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Whole Blood |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | Send the sample to the laboratory immediately. |
| Refrigerate: | 7 days |
Reference Interval
Whole blood levels
| Kidney <6 mths | 250 - 375 ug/L |
|---|---|
| Kidney >6 mths | 100 - 200 ug/L |
| Liver <1 mth | 300 - 450 ug/L |
| Liver 2-6 mths | 250 - 350 ug/L |
| Liver >6 mths | 150 - 250 ug/L |
| Bone Marrow | 150 - 250 ug/L |
| Cardiac <6 wks | 300 - 420 ug/L |
| Cardiac 6-12 wks | 180 - 300 ug/L |
| Cardiac >12 wks | 120 - 180 ug/L |
Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 day
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Service Code
31820
Update
Last updated 22/08/2022
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | NA |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | Non-EDTA, Clotted sample |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Monitoring anti rejection therapy. Dose adjustment to optimize immunosuppression while minimizing toxicity.