Specimen Stability (for laboratory use only)
Collection Container
Red top (no additive)
Service Code:
LBC00942
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw sufficient blood into red top tube.
2. Gently invert the tube 5 times.
3. Chill specimen immediately in either crushed ice or an ice pack. The coolant must cover the specimen level in the tube.
4. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately
Refer to testing laboratory test catalogue for more information:
https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/overview/8167#Specimen
2. Gently invert the tube 5 times.
3. Chill specimen immediately in either crushed ice or an ice pack. The coolant must cover the specimen level in the tube.
4. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately
Refer to testing laboratory test catalogue for more information:
https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/overview/8167#Specimen
Unacceptable Conditions:
Grossly haemolysed
Grossly lipaemic
Grossly icteric
Grossly lipaemic
Grossly icteric
Specimen Stability:
Ambient
Not centrifuged: 2 hours
Refrigerate
Frozen
Performance
Turn Around Time:
1 - 2 days
Days Test Performed:
Testing Laboratory:
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester via Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH)
Clinical & Interpretative
Description:
Methodology:
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Interval:
See laboratory report
Critical Values:
N.A.
