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The effect of delayed transportation of blood samples on serum bilirubin values in neonates

Saththasivam P 1 , Voralu K , Ramli N , Mustapha MR , Omar J , Van Rostenberghe H

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  • 1 Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, 16150, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
Malays J Med Sci, 2010 Jul;17(3):27-31.
PMID: 22135546 MyJurnal

Abstract

Delays in transporting blood samples may cause inaccurate results. Samples may be exposed to light or heat during delays, resulting in the degradation of analytes, for example, bilirubin. This study was done to determine the effect of delays in the transportation of blood samples on serum bilirubin test results.

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