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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: | 7 days |
| Refrigerate: | 14 days |
| Frozen: | 28 days |
Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 days
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
Service Code
32165
Update
last updated 26/02/2022
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | Mild OK; Gross reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | Mild OK; Gross reject |
| Lipaemic | Mild OK; Gross reject |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346