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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: EDTA
Volume: 3.0 mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Whole Blood |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Freshly drawn samples (preferred) |
| Refrigerate | 14 days |
| Frozen | Not Applicable |
Specimen Condition
| Gross Haemolysis | Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Insufficient specimen - Reject |
Methodology
Immune Agglutination
This test includes reagents not registered with the Health Sciences Authority. The performance characteristics of such reagents have been validated for clinical use in NUH BTS.
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Sunday
Routine, TAT 1 day
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Transfusion Services, 67722305
Useful For
To determine the presence of red cell antigen/s.
Please specify the antigen when requesting
Service Code
2012523
Update
Last updated 16/06/2025
Laboratory Code
LAB3040261
LOINC Code Information
LAB3041559