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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood and Serum
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA) and Red Top
Minimum Volume: 3.0 mL blood and 1.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Blood / Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Not available |
| Refrigerate | 2 days |
| Frozen | 1 week |
Methodology
Immunoassay
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 5 - 10 days
Reference Interval
> 829 nmol/L
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Department of Pathology
Singapore General Hospital
Outram Road
Singapore 169608
63214950
Service Code
36950
Update
Last updated 12/04/2022