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Laboratory Code
LAB3040367
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII)
Volume: 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs.
For patients on dexamethasone, confirm/note time of administration before sample collection.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerate | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Specimen Condition
| Gross Haemolysis | Alert/Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
Reference Interval
Reference interval not available for this test.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Service Code
31721
LOINC Code Information
Not available
Update
Last updated 11/03/2025