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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Purple Top (EDTA)
Volume: 3.0mL
Minimum Volume: 3.0mL blood
Collection Instructions: Mix sample well to avoid clotting.
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Plasma |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | Send the sample to the laboratory immediately. |
| Refrigerate: | 14 days |
| Frozen: | 5 months |
Reference Interval
1.0-3.5 mg/L
Concentrations vary depending on the type of transplant, concomitant immunosuppression, and time post transplant. Results should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical information.
Days and Times Performed
Every Monday and Thursday, TAT 6 days
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Service Code
31840
Update
Last updated 20/06/2024
On Days and Times Performed
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | NA |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Monitoring therapy to ensure adequate blood levels and avoid overimmunosuppression