Specimen Stability (for laboratory use only)
Collection Container
Lavender top (K2-EDTA)
Collection Instructions:
Collection time should be within one hour prior to next dose unless on continuous infusion.
1. Draw sufficient blood into lavender top tube.
2. Gently invert the tube 8 - 10 times.
3. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refer to testing laboratory test catalogue for more information:
https://nuhsingapore.testcatalog.org/show/CCSP
1. Draw sufficient blood into lavender top tube.
2. Gently invert the tube 8 - 10 times.
3. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refer to testing laboratory test catalogue for more information:
https://nuhsingapore.testcatalog.org/show/CCSP
Unacceptable Conditions:
Non-EDTA
Clotted specimen
Clotted specimen
Specimen Stability:
Ambient
Send specimen to the laboratory immediately
Refrigerate
Frozen
Performance
Turn Around Time:
1 day
Days Test Performed:
Testing Laboratory:
National University Hospital (NUH), Clinical Chemistry
Clinical & Interpretative
Description:
Methodology:
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Reference Interval:
See laboratory report
Critical Values:
N.A.
