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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen to laboratory immediately.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Whole Blood |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerate | 1 day |
| Frozen | Not available |
Methodology
Reduction Test (Sodium Dithionite)
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, Office hours, TAT 5 working days
Reference Interval
Negative
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Haematology, 67725354
Useful For
Detection of the presence of Hb S.
Service Code
12117
Alias
Hemoglobin S
Update
Last updated 21/03/2016
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Icterus | Not applicable |
| Lipaemia | Not applicable |
| Others | Clotted or insufficient |