Specimen Stability (for laboratory use only)
Collection Container
Light green top (lithium heparin, PST)
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw sufficient blood into light green top tube.
2. Gently invert the tube 8 - 10 times.
3. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refer to testing laboratory catalogue for more information:
https://ttsh-intranet/sites/AmbDiagMed/DLM/SitePages/Tests/C%20Reactive%20Protein%20CRP.aspx
2. Gently invert the tube 8 - 10 times.
3. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refer to testing laboratory catalogue for more information:
https://ttsh-intranet/sites/AmbDiagMed/DLM/SitePages/Tests/C%20Reactive%20Protein%20CRP.aspx
Unacceptable Conditions:
N.A.
Specimen Stability:
Ambient
Not centrifuged: 2 hours
Performance
Turn Around Time:
1 day
Days Test Performed:
Testing Laboratory:
Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), Biochemistry Laboratory
Clinical & Interpretative
Description:
For risk management of coronary heart disease and for early detection of infection in paediatric patients.
Methodology:
Rate Turbidimetry
Reference Interval:
See laboratory report
Critical Values:
N.A.
