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Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB3053079 |
| NBS code | LBC00807 |
| Service code | 31943 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following:
| Preferred: | Acceptable: |
| Yellow Top | Red Top |
Processing Requirements
Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs
Specimen Type: Serum
Volume: 1 mL
Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerate | 3 days (Preferred) |
| 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.
Update
Last updated 05/08/2026
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Client Services, 67724912
Testing Laboratory
Department of Pathology
Singapore General Hospital
Outram Road
Singapore 169608
63214950
Alias
Transthyretin