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Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the followings
Preferred
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
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Acceptable
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Green Top (Li Heparin/PST)
Volume: 4.5mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL plasma
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Serum/Plasma |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | 2 weeks |
| Refrigerate: | 2 weeks |
| Frozen: | 1 year |
Reference Interval
Critical: <120 mmol/L or > 160 mmol/L
| Age | |
|---|---|
| 0 - < 1 week | 132-147 mmol/L |
| 1 week - 17 yrs | 133-144 mmol/L |
| ≥18 yrs | 135-145 mmol/L |
Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 day
Methodology
Ion-selective electrode diluted (Indirect)
Service Code
31111
Update
Last updated 26/02/2022
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | NA |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Assessment of electrolyte balance