Haematology

Test ID: HAPT Turnaround time:  5 days Sample Collection Instructions:  Standard venepuncture procedure. Always specify patient’s age and gender on the request. Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) Sample Stability: Postal acceptable    

Test ID: HBEP Turnaround time:  9 days Sample Collection Instructions:  Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Purple (EDTA) Sample Stability: Postal acceptable    

Test ID: G6PD Turnaround time:  5 days Sample Collection Instructions:  Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Purple (EDTA) Sample Stability: Postal acceptable    

Test ID: BMIC Turnaround time:  1 day Sample Collection Instructions:  Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Purple (EDTA) Sample Stability: Postal NOT acceptable    

Test ID: DDIM Turnaround time: 1 day - Express service available by prior arrangement. Sample Collection Instructions:  Standard venepuncture procedure  ("Urgent" sample transport available at additional charge if required). Sample Requirements: Purple (EDTA) Sample Stability: Postal NOT acceptable    

Test ID: COAG Turnaround time:  1 day Sample Collection Instructions: Clinical history is required. Citrate samples must be double spun and separated 4-8 hours after collection. Must be frozen if delay in sending to laboratory.  Submit to the laboratory without delay unless double spun, aliquoted and frozen . Sample Requirements: Light Blue (citrate) Sample Stability: Postal NOT…

Test ID: BGRP Turnaround time: 2 days Sample Collection Instructions: Standard Venepuncture Procedure Sample Requirements: Purple Sample Stability: Not suitable for postage  

Test ID: ANT3 Turnaround time: 3 days Sample Collection Instructions: Standard Venepuncture Procedure Sample Requirements: Light Blue Sample Stability: Citrate samples must be double spun and separated 4-8 hours after collection. Must be frozen if delay in sending to laboratory. Must be sent without delay