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Specimen Requirements
HBsAg, Anti-HBs, Anti-HCV, Syphilis Ab, Anti-HIV Ag-Ab
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Container/Tube | Gold Top (SSTII) / Red Top |
| Volume | 5.0mL / 6.0mL blood |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL serum |
| Collection Instructions | Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours |
Sample Stability
HBsAg, Anti-HBs, Anti-HCV, Syphilis Ab, Anti-HIV Ag-Ab
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerate | 6 days |
| Frozen | 8 months |
Reference Interval
See individual test listings for reference values
call back values: NA
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 1-3 days
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Service Code
0031745
Update
Last updated 16/05/2024
Updated on Methodology.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital, Singapore
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
The blood tests conducted prior to assisted reproduction attempts in order to verify the presence or absence of some infectious diseases.
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | Mild OK; Gross reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | Mild OK; Gross OK |
| Lipaemia | Mild OK; Gross OK |
| Others | NA |