Sample Reqs

Whole blood (BD Light Blue Citrate), 5 x 2.7ml, or 3x4.5mL, or 1x10mL Sarstedt Monovette

Turnaround

4 hours (Report 2 weeks)

Urgent turnaround

N/A

Special instructions

The samples, once collected, must be kept at room temperature and hand delivered to the Haemophilia Laboratory immediately. Test analysis must be completed within 4 hours of venepuncture.

Whole blood stability

4 hours from Venepuncture at Room Temperature

Reference range

Indicated on the Report

Additional information

• Preparing patients
• Guidance on specimen collection
• Specimen packing and transport
• Sample rejection criteria
• Request Forms

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