Laboratory Test Preparation

• Pelvic Ultrasound

• Uterus
• Ovaries
• Urinary Bladder

PREPARATION

• Fasting is not required.
• Avoid drinking colored drinks for at least 6 hours.
• Full bladder is required prior the procedure.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

• The staff from Imaging Department will instruct the patient as to when to start drinking water (at least 1 liter) when he/she is about to be called in queue; while taking note of the following:
• If patient is not done with blood extraction, patient is not yet allowed to drink water.
• If patient has not yet collected sample for urinalysis, patient is advised to drink 1 to 2 cups of water.
• If patient's condition requires a certain amount of liquid intake.

• Bring previous ultrasound result for comparison.

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• Helicobacter pylori (Rapid test)
• Helicobacter pylori antibody test (Rapid test)

Not Applicable

Rapid test for the qualitative detection of all H.pylori antibody isotypes (IgG, IgM, IgA, etc.). Intended as an aid in the diagnosis of H.pylori infection in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms.

Immunochromatography

Serology

No patient preparation necessary.

Red or Gold tube

1-2mL Serum

1-2mL Plasma (EDTA, Heparin, Na Citrate)

Not Specified

7 Days

>7 Days

Transport specimen at 2 – 10 °C (with cold packs)

• Contaminated and markedly lipemic serum
• Improperly labeled specimens
• Hemolyzed specimens
• Quantity not sufficient
• Specimen stored exceeded outside required stability

Daily

Monday to Saturday
• 8:00 PM

Sunday
• 3:00 PM

ROUTINE
• 3 hours after receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger
STAT
• 1½ hours from extraction/messenger arrival

NEGATIVE

Use of hemolytic samples, rheumatoid factors-containing samples, lipemic, icteric samples can lead to impair the test results.

Not Applicable

Peptic ulcer, H. pylori stool antigen test; H. pylori breath test; Urea breath test; CLO test; Rapid urease test (RUT) for H. pylori, Helicobacter pylori, Chronic Active Gastritis, type-B Gastritis

• Helicobacter pylori IgG
• Helicobacter pylori antibody test

Not Applicable

For quantitative determination of Helicobacter pylori specific IgG antibodies in human serum as an aid in diagnosing infection by H. pylori.

2-step indirect assay chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA)

Special Test 

  No patient preparation necessary.

• Note Date and Time of collection

• Need requesting physician

• Patient Diagnosis

• License No. of Physician

Red or Gold tube

2mL Serum

Not Applicable

24 hours

8 days

>8 days

Transport specimen at 2 – 8 °C (with cold packs)

• Improperly labeled specimens
• Quantity not sufficient
• Specimen stored outside the temperature range
• Hemolyzed specimens
• Markedly lipemic Sample

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7AM

3 Working days (excluding saturday, sunday and holidays)

• Patients routinely exposed to animals, animal serum products, or other immunogenic products that may elicit heterophilic antibody production against the assay’s reagents can be prone to this interference and anomalous values may be observed.
• The Liaison H. pylori IgG assay has not been evaluated in pediatric population.
• Borrelia burgdorferi was not tested in the cross-reactivity study.

Not Applicable

Peptic ulcer, H. pylori stool antigen test; H. pylori breath test; Urea breath test; CLO test; Rapid urease test (RUT) for H. pylori

Not applicable

• Used for the qualitative detection of Helicobacter pylori antigen in human fecal specimen.
• Aids in the diagnosis of H. pylori infection in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms

Immunochromatographic Assay

Clinical Microscopy

No patient preparation necessary.

Clean, leak-proof container

Pea size or size of 25 centavo coin Stool

Not applicable

2 Hours

2 Days

Unacceptable

•Submit specimen immediately to HPD Laboratory and transport at 2°C~8°C (with cold packs).

• Quantity not sufficient (QNS); or less than pea size.
• Contaminated stool (e.g. with urine or other fluids)
• Specimen submitted after 2 hours of collection if not stored and transported with ice.
• Improperly labeled specimens
• Specimen that contains preservatives and collected with transport media.

Daily

Monday to Saturday
• 6:00 PM

Sunday
• 3:00 PM

ROUTINE
• 4 hours after receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger
STAT
• After 1½ hours from receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger

NEGATIVE

• Fecal specimens for direct test should be collected in containers that do not contain transport media, preservatives, as all of the these additives may interfere with H. Pylori Ag test kit.

Not applicable

Gastric biopsy for H. pylori, H. pylori IgG & IgM, H. pylori (Quali)

• Helicobacter pylori IgM
• Helicobacter pylori antibody test

Not Applicable

For quantitative determination of Helicobacter pylori specific IgM antibodies in human serum as an aid in diagnosing infection by H. pylori.

ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay)

Special Test

No patient preparation necessary.

Red or Gold tube

3mL Serum

Not Applicable

Not Specified

2 Days

>2 Days

Transport specimen at 2 – 8 °C (with cold packs)

• Improperly labeled specimens
• Quantity not sufficient
• Specimen stored outside the temperature range
• Hemolyzed specimens
• Markedly lipemic Sample

Wednesday 7:00AM

Tuesday 7:00AM

3 working days after cut off (excluding saturday, sunday, holidays)

available upon request

None identified.

Not Applicable

Peptic ulcer, H. pylori stool antigen test; H. pylori breath test; Urea breath test; CLO test; Rapid urease test (RUT) for H. pylori

None

1. Amphetamines
2. Methamphetamines (Methamphetamine, Ecstacy (MDMA), MDA)
3. Marijuana (THC/Carboxy THC)
4. Cocaine (Cocaine, Benzoylecgonine, Cocaethylene, Norcocaine)
5. Phencyclidine
6. Opiates (Codeine, Morphine, Heroin Metabolite (6-MAM)
7. Extended Opiates (Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Hydromorphone, Oxymorphone)
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9. Benzodiazepines (Alprazolam, Nordiazepam, Clonazepam, Oxazepam, Diazepam, Temazepam, Lorazepam)
10. Ketamine/Metabolites (Ketamine, Norketamine)
11. Tramadol
12. Barbiturates (Phenobarbital, Secobarbital, Pentobarbital, Amobarbital, Butalbital)
13. Fentanyl.Metabolites (Fentanyl, Norfentanyl)
14. Buprenorphine/Metabolites (Buprenorphine, Norbuprenorphine)
15. Methadone/Metabolites (Methadone, EDDP)
16. Meperinidine/Metabolites (Meperidine, Normeperidine)
17. Propoxyphene
18. Zolpidem

Detection of drug molecules embedded in the hair.

Use and the misuse of prescription medication. The sample is then analyzed for signs of drug use during the 90 days preceding the test.

Screening Method of Testing : ELISA

Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Special Test

• Available in all branches and can also be done via Home Service
• Request DT Hair Collection Kit to Special test section atleast 2 days prior to collection

DT Hair FollicleCollection Kit will be provided by HPD Special Test Section.

Head Hair: 20~30 strands of hair from five (5) small areas along the part line at the crown. Total of 90~120 strands of hair.

OR

Body Hair: Size of common 1” cotton ball collected from several areas of the body (including facial)

NOTE: Hair follicle drug testing can also be done on hair samples not directly harvested from the patient by collectors from HPD (for example, hair from hair brush, pillows, etc. brought in by concerned relatives), but the patient's name in the results form will only be recorded as ANONYMOUS.

Not applicable

14 Days

Not applicable

Not applicable

Transport specimen at 15°C ~25 °C (room temperature)

Send completely sealed Transport Bag containing Hair Specimen Pouch and copy 1 (white copy) of Custody and Control Form to HPD Main for daily shipment to referral lab

• If head and body hair has been mixed in one collection pouch.
• If sample was collected from just one area. Must collect from at least 5 areas.
• Incorrect information on the Chain and Custody Form
• More than one (1) HST per Hair Specimen Pouch
• Artificial/ Synthetic hair
• Incomplete details

Batch running

Friday, 4:00 PM

2 weeks after cut-off (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays)

Not Applicable

 • The cut-off levels used by Omega Laboratories for hair testing are based on the Federal Recommendations issued April 2004. Our interpretation of these levels is that they are designed to catch repeat usage - IE a single usage of a drug may not result in a positive hairv test.

• Since hair testing covers a much longer timeframe than urine (90 days vs. 2 - 3 days for drugs), the intent is to show more of a pattern or lifestyle choice of usage. While a negative hair test cannot necessarily be used to disprove a laboratory-confirmed positive urine test, it can still show that the donor is at least not a chronic or frequent user of the drug. 

Q: What types of drug testing does Hi-Precision have ?

A: Urine and hair follicle drug testing

Q: What is Hair Follicle Drug Testing ?

A:  It measures the drug molecules embedded in the hair. Results cannot be altered by external factors such as chemicals or shampoos.

Q: What is the difference of hair follicle vs urine drug testing ?

A:  Hair follicle drug testing has a wider window of detection and test cannot be tampered.

Q: What time period does hair follicle drug testing cover?

A:  Standard of 90 days unlike urine samples which are very variable - from days to weeks only.

Q: How soon after drug use can the drug be detected in hair?

A: Approximately 7-10 days from time of drug use.

Q: Can we collect hair samples on our own without the patient’s knowledge?

A: Yes, as long as it meets standard requirement of 90-120 hair strands. The sample will be named as Anonymous.

Drug Test

•  Amphetamines
• Methamphetamines (Methamphetamine, Ecstacy (MDMA), MDA)
• Marijuana (THC/Carboxy THC)
• Cocaine (Cocaine, Benzoylecgonine, Cocaethylene, Norcocaine)
• Phencyclidine
• Opiates (Codeine, Morphine, Heroin Metabolite (6-MAM)

Detection of drug molecules embedded in the hair.

Use and the misuse of prescription medication. The sample is then analyzed for signs of drug use during the 90 days preceding the test.

• Screening Method of Testing : ELISA
• Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Special Test

• Available in all branches and can also be done via Home Service
• Request DT Hair Collection Kit to Special test section atleast 2 days prior to collection

DT Hair FollicleCollection Kit will be provided by HPD Special Test Section.

Head Hair:20~30 strands of hair from five (5) small areas along the part line at the crown. Total of 90~120 strands of hair.

OR

Body Hair:Size of common 1” cotton ball collected from several areas of the body (including facial)

NOTE:Hair follicle drug testing can also be done on hair samples not directly harvested from the patient by collectors from HPD (for example, hair from hair brush, pillows, etc. brought in by concerned relatives), but the patient's name in the results form will only be recorded as ANONYMOUS.

Not applicable

14 Days

Not applicable

Transport specimen at 15°C ~25 °C (room temperature)

Send completely sealed Transport Bag containing Hair Specimen Pouch and copy 1 (white copy) of Custody and Control Form to HPD Main for daily shipment to referral lab

• If head and body hair has been mixed in one collection pouch.
• If sample was collected from just one area. Must collect from at least 5 areas.
• Incorrect information on the Chain and Custody Form
• More than one (1) HST per Hair Specimen Pouch
• Artificial/ Synthetic hair
• Incomplete details

Batch running

Friday, 4:00 PM

2 weeks after cut-off (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays)

Not Applicable

 • The cut-off levels used by Omega Laboratories for hair testing are based on the Federal Recommendations issued April 2004. Our interpretation of these levels is that they are designed to catch repeat usage - IE a single usage of a drug may not result in a positive hairv test.

• Since hair testing covers a much longer timeframe than urine (90 days vs. 2 - 3 days for drugs), the intent is to show more of a pattern or lifestyle choice of usage. While a negative hair test cannot necessarily be used to disprove a laboratory-confirmed positive urine test, it can still show that the donor is at least not a chronic or frequent user of the drug. 

Q:What types of drug testing does Hi-Precision have ?

A: Urine and hair follicle drug testing

Q:What is Hair Follicle Drug Testing ?

A:  It measures the drug molecules embedded in the hair. Results cannot be altered by external factors such as chemicals or shampoos.

Q:What is the difference of hair follicle vs urine drug testing ?

A:  Hair follicle drug testing has a wider window of detection and test cannot be tampered.

Q:What time period does hair follicle drug testing cover?

A:  Standard of 90 days unlike urine samples which are very variable - from days to weeks only.

Q:How soon after drug use can the drug be detected in hair?

A: Approximately 7-10 days from time of drug use.

Q: Can we collect hair samples on our own without the patient’s knowledge?

A: Yes, as long as it meets standard requirement of 90-120 hair strands. The sample will be named as Anonymous.

None

1. Amphetamines
2. Methamphetamines
3. Marijuana (THC/Carboxy THC)
4. Cocaine (Cocaine, Benzoylecgonine, Cocaethylene, Norcocaine)
5. Opiates (Codeine, Morphine, Heroin Metabolite (6-MAM)
6. Extended Opiates (Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Hydromorphone, Oxymorphone)
7. Benzodiazepines (Alprazolam, Nordiazepam, Clonazepam, Oxazepam, Diazepam, Temazepam, Lorazepam)
8. Phencyclidine

Detection of drug molecules embedded in the hair.

Use and the misuse of prescription medication. The sample is then analyzed for signs of drug use during the 90 days preceding the test.

• Screening Method of Testing : ELISA
• Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Special Test

• Available in all branches and can also be done via Home Service
• Request DT Hair Collection Kit to Special test section atleast 2 days prior to collection

DT Hair FollicleCollection Kit will be provided by HPD Special Test Section.

Head Hair: 20~30 strands of hair from five (5) small areas along the part line at the crown. Total of 90~120 strands of hair.

OR

Body Hair: Size of common 1” cotton ball collected from several areas of the body (including facial)

NOTE: Hair follicle drug testing can also be done on hair samples not directly harvested from the patient by collectors from HPD (for example, hair from hair brush, pillows, etc. brought in by concerned relatives), but the patient's name in the results form will only be recorded as ANONYMOUS.

Not applicable

14 Days

Not applicable

Not applicable

Transport specimen at 15°C ~25 °C (room temperature)

• Send completely sealed Transport Bag containing Hair Specimen Pouch and copy 1 (white copy) of Custody and Control Form to HPD Main for daily shipment to referral lab

• If head and body hair has been mixed in one collection pouch.
• If sample was collected from just one area. Must collect from at least 5 areas.
• Incorrect information on the Chain and Custody Form
• More than one (1) HST per Hair Specimen Pouch
• Artificial/ Synthetic hair
• Incomplete details

Batch running

Friday, 4:00 PM

2 weeks after cut-off (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays)

Not Applicable

 • The cut-off levels used by Omega Laboratories for hair testing are based on the Federal Recommendations issued April 2004. Our interpretation of these levels is that they are designed to catch repeat usage - IE a single usage of a drug may not result in a positive hairv test.

• Since hair testing covers a much longer timeframe than urine (90 days vs. 2 - 3 days for drugs), the intent is to show more of a pattern or lifestyle choice of usage. While a negative hair test cannot necessarily be used to disprove a laboratory-confirmed positive urine test, it can still show that the donor is at least not a chronic or frequent user of the drug. 

Q: What types of drug testing does Hi-Precision have ?

A: Urine and hair follicle drug testing

Q: What is Hair Follicle Drug Testing ?

A:  It measures the drug molecules embedded in the hair. Results cannot be altered by external factors such as chemicals or shampoos.

Q: What is the difference of hair follicle vs urine drug testing ?

A:  Hair follicle drug testing has a wider window of detection and test cannot be tampered.

Q: What time period does hair follicle drug testing cover?

A:  Standard of 90 days unlike urine samples which are very variable - from days to weeks only.

Q: How soon after drug use can the drug be detected in hair?

A: Approximately 7-10 days from time of drug use.

Q: Can we collect hair samples on our own without the patient’s knowledge?

A: Yes, as long as it meets standard requirement of 90-120 hair strands. The sample will be named as Anonymous.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

DNA test to confirm relationship of 2 individuals (if they have the same 1 parent)

DNA Analysis

Special Test

•    RTPCR negative results for BOTH PARTIES are needed 2-3 days from the date of collection.
• Inform Special Test Section before the scheduled sample collection for the collection kit.
• Request DNA Collection Kit to Special test section 3 days prior of swab collection.
• Only trained doctors/RMTs are allowed to collect samples.

Sample collection/handling:

1. Each collection kit (provided by HP Main Lab) includes 4 swabs.
2. Collect sample using the 4 swabs for each patient (i.e. 4 swabs for Sibling 1, 4 swabs for Sibling 2)
3. Return swabs to its sterile package and place it inside the provided envelope.
4. Encircle whether sample came from Sibling 1 or Sibling 2.     NOTE:Sample from Sibling 1 and Sibling 2 must be placed in separate envelopes.
5. Completely fill up the required information in the envelope.      NOTE:Signatures of patient and collector is required. For minors, legal guardian must sign on the envelope containing the Sibling's sample.
6. Remove adhesive cover and seal the envelope with sample.
7. Send sample immediately to HP Main Lab.

Document Requirements:

• Birth Certificate/School I.D of Siblings actual and  2 photocopies
• Valid I.D of guardian, actual and  2 photocopies
• Completely filled up request form
• Completely filled up disclaimer form

NOTE:Double check completeness and correctness of information before sending to HP Main Lab to avoid delay ing processing of sample.

DNA Collection kit(provided by Special Test)

4 swabs each from Sibling 1 and Sibling 2

Not Applicable

7 Days

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Transport specimen at 15°C ~25 °C (room temperature)

• Incomplete details of patient
• Unlabelled sample
• Incorrect collection container used
• Incomplete documents needed

Batch Running

Friday, 12:00 PM

2 weeks after cut-off (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays)

Not Applicable

None Specified

Not Applicable

DNA

Not applicable

Not applicable

• Maybe used as screening test for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and indicates unusual sensitivity of such red cells to the action of complement.
• Evaluate patients with suspected PNH or suspected congenital dyserythropoeitic anemia,type II (HEMPAS); evaluate hemolytic anemia, especially with hemosiderinuria, pancytopenia,decreased RBC acetylcholinesterase , decreased leukocyte alkaline phosphatase, negative direct coombs test and/or apparent marrow failure.

Acidified Serum Lysis

Special Test

• No patient preparation necessary.
• Freshly collected (whole blood do not separate)
• Inform laboratory 1 day before extraction for schedule
• Send sample immediately to laboratory

Red top tube and EDTA (Violet top tube)

5 mL Serum from Red Top and 5 mL EDTA whole blood

Not Applicable

Not applicable

1 hour upon extraction 

Not applicable

Transport specimen at 2 – 8 °C (with cold packs)

• Hemolyzed specimen
• Markedly lipemic specimen
• Exceeded sample stability requirement
• Quantity not sufficient
• Improperly labeled specimen
• Improper collection tube used
• Clotted specimen

Monday to Friday

7:00 AM

After 3 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays)

Available upon request

None specified

Not applicable

Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH)

• HPT
• Hemoglobin-binding Protein
• Hp

Not applicable

Used as an acute-phase marker of red blood cell (RBC) destruction. Its value decreases and may even be absent when RBCs are destroyed at twice the normal rate. Levels can also become elevated in infection and inflammation.

Immunoturbidimetric

Chemistry

• No patient preparation necessary.

Red or Gold tube

1-3 mL Serum

1-3 mL Plasma (Li-,NH4-,Na-Heparin or Na2-K2-,K3-EDTA)

3 Months

8 Months

Not specified

Transport specimen at 2 – 8 °C (with cold packs)

• Improper collection tube used
• Specimen stored/transported outside the temperature range
• Quantity not sufficient
• Hemolyzed specimen
• Lipemic specimen
• Improperly labeled specimen

Wednesday and Saturday

Monday to Saturday:6:00 PM

Sunday:4:00PM

RUNNING TIME: 11AM onwards (on running days)

ROUTINE (on running days)
• 4 hours after receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger
STAT (on running days only)
• After 2½ HOURS from extraction/messenger arrival

0.30-2.00 g/L (30.00-200.00 mg/dL)

• In very rare cases, gammopathy, in particular type IgM (Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia), may cause unreliable results.

Not applicable

Complete Blood Count, Reticulocyte Count, Blood Smear, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, Bilirubin, LD, Direct Antiglobulin Test, G6PD

Hepatitis B envelope Antigen

Not applicable

• HBeAg determinations can be used to monitor the progress of hepatitis B viral infection.
• Often used as a marker of ability to spread the virus to other people (infectivity)

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Immunology

No patient preparation necessary.

Red or Gold tube

1-3 mL Serum

1-3 mL Plasma (K-EDTA, Na-citrate, ACD-B, CPDA-1, CPD, and Na-Heparin, Potassium oxalate)

24 Hours

3 Days

6 Freeze-Thaw cycles

Transport specimen at 2°C – 8 °C (with cold packs)

• Hemolyzed specimen
• Markedly lipemic specimen
• Specimen stored/transported outside the temperature range
• Quantity not sufficient
• Improperly labeled specimens

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Monday to Saturday:10:00 PM

Sunday:6:00PM

ROUTINE (on running days)
• 6 hours after receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger
STAT (on running days only)
• 2½ hours from extraction/messenger arrival

NON-REACTIVE: C.O.V. 0.000~0.900
GRAYZONE: C.O.V. 0.910~5.000
REACTIVE: C.O.V. GREATER THAN (>) 5.000

•Specimens from patients who have received preparations of mouse monoclonal antibodies for diagnosis of therapy may contain human anti-mouse antibodies (HAMA). Specimens containing HAMA may produce anomalous values when tested with this assay.
•Hemophilic antibodies in human serum can react with reagent immunoglobulins, interfering with in vitro immunoassays. Patients routinely exposed to animals or to animal serum products can be prone to this interference and anomalous results may be observed. Additional information may be required for diagnosis.

Not applicable

Hepatitis B, HBV, HBV Tests; Hep B; anti-HBs; Hepatitis B Surface Antibody; HBsAg; Hepatitis B Surface Antigen; HBeAg; Hepatitis B e Antigen; anti-HBc; Hepatitis B Core Antibody; anti-HBc, IgM; anti-HBe; Hepatitis B e Antibody; HBV DNA, Hepatitis B Virus

• Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Quantitative Determination
• HBsAg Quantitative

Not Applicable

Quantitative determination of HbsAg in confirmed HbsAg positive samples to monitor pegylated interferon alpha therapy.

Immunometric Immunoassay

Special Test

Samples should not be taken from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e. > 5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.

Red or Gold tube

4 mL Serum

Not Applicable

7 Days

14 Days

30 Days

Transport specimen at 2°C – 8 °C (with cold packs)

• Hemolyzed specimen
• Markedly lipemic sample
• Exceeded sample stability requirement
• Quantity not sufficient
• Improperly labeled specimen
• Improper collection tube used

Batch Running

Monday, 12:00 PM

2 weeks after cut-off (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays)

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

HBV DNA Viral Load, Hepatitis B Full Panel (HBsAg, Anti HBs, Anti HBe, HBeAg, Anti HBc Total, Anti HBc IgM), Liver Function tests

• Hepatitis B surface Antigen
• Australia antigen

Not applicable

HBsAg assays are used to identify persons infected with HBV and to prevent transmission of the virus by blood and blood products as well as to monitor the status of infected individuals in combination with other hepatitis B serological markers.

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Immunology

No patient preparation necessary.

Red or Gold tube

1-3 mL Serum

1-3 mL Plasma (Li- or Na-heparin, K2- or K3-EDTA, CPD, CPDA-1, Na-citrate, ACD, Potassium oxalate, or NaF)

24 Hours

6 Days

3 Freeze-Thaw cycles

Transport specimen at 2°C – 8 °C (with cold packs)

• Hemolyzed specimen
• Markedly lipemic specimen
• Specimen stored/transported outside the temperature range
• Quantity not sufficient
• Improperly labeled specimens

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Monday to Saturday:10:00 PM

Sunday:6:00PM

ROUTINE (on running days)
• 6 hours after receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger
STAT (on running days only)
• 2½ hours from extraction/messenger arrival

• NON-REACTIVE: C.O.V. 0.000~0.800
• GRAYZONE: C.O.V. 0.810~1.20
• REACTIVE, LOW TITER: C.O.V. 1.210~20.000
• REACTIVE: C.O.V. GREATER THAN (>) 20.000

•Specimens from patients who have received preparations of mouse monoclonal antibodies for diagnosis of therapy may contain human anti-mouse antibodies (HAMA). Specimens containing HAMA may produce anomalous values when tested with this assay.
•Hemophilic antibodies in human serum can react with reagent immunoglobulins, interfering with in vitro immunoassays. Patients routinely exposed to animals or to animal serum products can be prone to this interference and anomalous results may be observed. Additional information may be required for diagnosis.

Not applicable

Hepatitis B, HBV, HBV Tests; Hep B; anti-HBs; Hepatitis B Surface Antibody; HBsAg; Hepatitis B Surface Antigen; HBeAg; Hepatitis B e Antigen; anti-HBc; Hepatitis B Core Antibody; anti-HBc, IgM; anti-HBe; Hepatitis B e Antibody; HBV DNA, Hepatitis B Virus

•Hepatitis B (RAPID)Screening
•Hepa B (RAPID)Screening

•Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (RAPID)Screening
•Hepatitis B Virus Testing (RAPID)Screening

•HBSAG Rapid Qualitatvive

Not Applicable

Aid to detect Hepatitis B surface Antigen from infected individuals. Used for diagnosis of acute, recent or chronic Hepatitis B infection.

Immunochromatography

Serology

No patient preparation necessary.

Red or Gold tube

1-2mL Serum

1-2mL Plasma (EDTA, Heparin, Na Citrate)

Not Specified

7 Days

>2 Weeks

Transport specimen at 2 – 10 °C (with cold packs)

• Contaminated and markedly lipemic serum
• Improperly labeled specimens
• Hemolyzed specimens
• Quantity not sufficient
• Specimen stored exceeded outside required stability

Daily

Monday to Saturday
• 10:00 PM

Sunday
• 3:00 PM

ROUTINE
• 3 hours after receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger
STAT
• 1½ hours from extraction/messenger arrival

NONREACTIVE

None identified.

Not Applicable

Liver function, HBV Tests; Hep B; anti-HBs; Hepatitis B Surface Antibody; HBeAg; Hepatitis B e Antigen; anti-HBc; Hepatitis B Core Antibody; anti-HBc, IgM; anti-HBe; Hepatitis B e Antibody; HBV DNA, Hepatitis B Virus Testing