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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Body Fluid
Specimen Source: Ascites Fluid
Pericardial Fluid
Peritoneal Dialysate (PD Fluid)
Peritoneal Fluid
Pleural Fluid
Container/Tube: Plain Sterile Container
Volume: 30mL
Minimum Volume: 3.0mL
Collection Instructions: For NUHS use only. Samples must be sent to the Laboratory immediately.
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Body Fluid |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | Send the sample to the laboratory immediately. |
| Refrigerate: | Storage of fluid is not recommended |
| Frozen: | Storage of fluid is not recommended |
Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 day
Methodology
Glycerol Phosphate Oxidase
Service Code
31162
Update
Last updated 29/08/2023
Updated on Specimen requirements
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | NA |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Risk factor for acute pancreatitis and coronary heart disease (CHD)