Specimen Stability (for laboratory use only)
Collection Container
Lavender top (K2-EDTA)
Service Code:
Service code pending
Collection Instructions:
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 catalogue for more information:
https://ttsh-intranet/sites/AmbDiagMed/PMedSvc/SitePages/Oncology.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/PMedSvc/SitePages/Oncology.aspx
Unacceptable Conditions:
N.A.
Specimen Stability:
Ambient
1 day
Refrigerate
Frozen
Performance
Turn Around Time:
10 days
Days Test Performed:
Testing Laboratory:
Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), Molecular Diagnostic Lab
Clinical & Interpretative
Description:
Methodology:
PCR
Reference Interval:
See laboratory report
Critical Values:
N.A.
