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Specimen Requirements
Submit one of the following specimens
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Volume: 3mL
Minimum Volume: 1.5mL
Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen to laboratory immediately.
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Green top (Li
Heparin)
Volume: 3mL
Minimum Volume: 1.5mL
Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen to laboratory immediately
Reference Interval
Negative
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Sunday, office hours
Methodology
Methyl Violet Stain, Microscopy
Service Code
12301
Update
Last updated 25/02/2016
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | Clotted, insufficient or frozen reject |
Specimen Stability
**Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH**
| Specimen Type | Whole Blood |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerate | 24 hours |
| Frozen | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Haematology, 67725354
Useful For
Detects denatured haemoglobin and aids in the detection of oxidative haemolysis, e.g. G6PD deficiency crisis.
Aids in the detection of unstable haemoglobin, e.g. Hb Koln.