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LIST OF AVAILABLE TESTS
- Haemoglobin (Hb)
- Total White Blood Cell (TWBC)
- Total Red Blood Cell (TRBC)
- Platelet
- Packed Cell Volume (PCV)
- MCH, MCH, MCHC
- Haemoglobin (Hb)
- Total White Blood Cell (TWBC)
- Total Red Blood Cell (TRBC)
- Platelet
- Packed Cell Volume (PCV)
- MCH, MCH, MCHC
- Differential White Cell (DC)
- Reticulocytes
- Peripheral Blood Film (PBF)
3. PT / APTT*
4. Factor Assay*#
7. G6PD Screening*
8. G6PD Assay*
1. A correct amount of blood volume as stated on the tube is collected into the appropriate anticoagulant for the test
requested.
2.The blood should be mixed gently and thoroughly for 1 minute by a rotary wrist movement and stored in ice until before send
to laboratory.
3.All specimens should be sent to the laboratory immediately after collection. Delayed transportation of sample may affect the
result.
4.Every specimen should be accompanied by details of clinical history and diagnosis in the electronic request or electronic
request or a completely filled request form.
5.All samples to be sent to Haematology Unit should use specific containers according to tests requested. Required volume
and container type for each test provided is listed in the table below:
Note: All specimen collection with EDTA, Tri-sodium Citrate and Lithium Heparin tube should be mixed gently and thoroughly for 1 minute by a
*Note: Please refer to Chapter 8: Molecular Diagnostics Unit for more detail of sample collection and transportation.
NO INDICATIONS TEST
1. Warfarin therapy control PT (Prothrombin Time)
2. Heparin therapy control APTT (Activated Partial Thrombin time)
3. DIC screening PT, APTT, Fibrinogen, Di Dimer and platelet.
4. Liver biopsy PT (Prothrombin Time)
5. Pre-operative cases PT, APTT
1. Good specimen collection e.g clean venipuncture, not from indwelling catheters or arterial lines, mix well by inverting 3-5
times gently.
2. Correct ratio 1 part of sodium citrate to 9 parts of blood is essential. Collect 2.5ml of blood into tri-sodium citrate tube.
3. Send blood to the laboratory immediately. The sample ideally tested within 1 hour of blood collection.
Where a patient is suspected of having a bleeding disorder, PT, APTT, Fibrinogen and FBP should be performed as a
preliminary screen, bleeding time should be done after consult the Haematologist. If results are abnormal or in any case of
doubt, the attending clinician should consult the Haematologist full coagulation studies will then be arranged if indicated.