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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII) / Red Top
Volume: 5.0 mL / 6.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerate | 3 days |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | OK |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Gross Lipaemia | Reject |
| Others | Not applicable |
Days and Times Performed
Monday, Thursday, TAT 2 - 5 days
Reference Interval
An interpretive report will be provided.
Useful For
Assessment of nutritional status, especially in monitoring the response to nutritional support in the acutely ill patient.
Service Code
31943
Update
Last updated 12/12/2024
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Department of Pathology
Singapore General Hospital
Outram Road
Singapore 169608
63214950
Alias
Transthyretin