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Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the followings
Preferred
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
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Acceptable
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Green Top (Li Heparin/PST)
Volume: 4.5mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL plasma
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Serum/Plasma |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | 7 days |
| Refrigerate: | 7 days |
| Frozen: | 3 months |
Reference Interval
Interpretation:
| Desirable | <5.2 mmol/L |
|---|---|
| Borderline High | 5.2 – 6.1 mmol/L |
| High | > 6.2 mmol/L |
Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 day
Methodology
Enzymatic
Service Code
31161
Update
Last updated 26/02/2022
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | NA |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Identification of hyperlipidaemia and risk for coronary disease.