Specimen Stability (for laboratory use only)
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Collection Container
Red top (no additive)
Service Code:
LBC00122
Specimen Type:
Blood
Minimum Specimen Volume:
6 mL
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 test catalogue for more information:
https://nuhsingapore.testcatalog.org/show/B2M
Unacceptable Conditions:
N.A.
Specimen Stability:
Ambient
Send specimen to the laboratory immediately
Refrigerate
Frozen
Performance
Turn Around Time:
2 - 8 days
Days Test Performed:
Testing Laboratory:
National University Hospital (NUH), Clinical Chemistry
Clinical & Interpretative
Description:
Methodology:
Chemiluminescent immunometric assay
Reference Interval:
See laboratory report
Critical Values:
N.A.