Laboratory Medicine
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frozen blood
EDTA X 3
| Test | frozen blood |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | |
| Specimen type | blood |
| Sample type | blood |
| Tube type | EDTA X 3 |
| Minimum volume * | 3 X 4.9 ml |
| Special precautions | |
| Stability** | Frozen blood is stable for 24 hours, therefore should only be requested if definitely to be used. |
| Turnaround times | 8 -10 hours to thaw blood if available |
| Laboratory | York and Scarborough |
| Reference interval | |
| Limitations | Availability of blood |
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