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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red Top
Volume: 6.0mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | 1 day |
| Refrigerate: | 2 weeks |
| Frozen: | 2 months |
Reference Interval
An interpretive report will be provided.
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 2-8 days
Service Code
33113
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Clinical Immunology Laboratory
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
11 Jalan Tock Seng
Singapore 308433
Tel: 63578464
Useful For
As a serological aid in the diagnosis of thymoma, especially in patients with onset of myasthenia gravis (MG) younger than 45 years. As a screening test for MG in older patients, especially when tests for muscle AChR antibodies are negative.
Update
Last updated 20/04/2022