Specimen Stability (for laboratory use only)
Collection Container
Red top (no additive)
Service Code:
LBC00059
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw sufficient blood into red top tube.
2. Gently invert the tube 5 times.
3. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refer to testing laboratory catalogue for more information:
https://www.sgh.com.sg/patient-care/specialties-services/Pathology/Pages/ALPHA-1-ANTITRYPSIN-SERUM.aspx
2. Gently invert the tube 5 times.
3. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refer to testing laboratory catalogue for more information:
https://www.sgh.com.sg/patient-care/specialties-services/Pathology/Pages/ALPHA-1-ANTITRYPSIN-SERUM.aspx
Unacceptable Conditions:
N.A.
Specimen Stability:
Ambient
Send specimen to the laboratory immediately
Refrigerate
Frozen
Performance
Turn Around Time:
1 day
Days Test Performed:
Testing Laboratory:
Singapore General Hospital (SGH), Clinical Biochemistry
Clinical & Interpretative
Description:
Methodology:
Immunoturbidimetric assay (End Point)
Reference Interval:
See laboratory report
Critical Values:
N.A.
