Test Code COV2S SARS-CoV-2 Total Spike Antibodies
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII)
Volume: 5.0mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL 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 |
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Ambient: | 3 days |
Refrigerate: | 14 days |
Frozen: | 3 months |
Reference Interval
Non-Reactive <0.8 U/mL
Reactive ≥0.8 U/mL
Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 days
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
Service Code
32168
Update
last updated 26/02/2022
Unacceptable Condition
Haemolysis | Mild OK; Gross reject |
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Icterus | Mild OK; Gross reject |
Lipaemic | Mild OK; Gross reject |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital, Singapore
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346