Specimen Stability (for laboratory use only)
Collection Container
Sterile screw-capped container
Collection Instructions:
This test should be ordered in conjunction with Amino Acid, Plasma, Quantitative. Specimens for both tests (plasma and CSF) should be collected within 1 hour.
1. Collect specimen in a sterile screw-capped container.
2. Chill specimen immediately in either crushed ice or an ice pack. The coolant must cover the specimen level in the container.
3. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refer to testing laboratory catalogue for more information:
https://www.kkh.com.sg/patient-care/areas-of-care/eLab-book/Pages/Amino%20Acid-%20CSF%20.aspx
1. Collect specimen in a sterile screw-capped container.
2. Chill specimen immediately in either crushed ice or an ice pack. The coolant must cover the specimen level in the container.
3. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refer to testing laboratory catalogue for more information:
https://www.kkh.com.sg/patient-care/areas-of-care/eLab-book/Pages/Amino%20Acid-%20CSF%20.aspx
Unacceptable Conditions:
N.A.
Specimen Stability:
Ambient
Send specimen to the laboratory immediately
Refrigerate
Frozen
Performance
Turn Around Time:
5 days
Days Test Performed:
Testing Laboratory:
KK Women's and Children Hospital (KKH), Biochemical Genetics Laboratory
Clinical & Interpretative
Description:
Methodology:
Ion-exchange Chromatography
Reference Interval:
See laboratory report
Critical Values:
N.A.
