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Pathology Laboratory Services

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Lab Section Category	Clinical Biochemistry View write-up
Specimen Required	3 mL plain blood
Method	Indirect Ion-selective Electrochemistry
Reference Interval / Value	0 - 12 yrs: 131 - 144 mmol/L ≥ 13 yrs: 136 - 146 mmol/L
Turnaround Time	Mean = 4 hrs, Range: 3 – 5 hrs
Day(s) Test Set up	Daily, 24 hrs STAT