Laboratory Test Preparation

Test:MDMA (Quantitative)
Other Test Request Name:

• Methylenedioxy Methamphetamine
• Ecstasy

Test Composition:

Not applicable

Intended Use:

Substance with psychostimulant and appetite suppressant action. D-Amphetamine, methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) and methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA or Ectasy) are detected. It can be detected in urine after administration for 24 to 48 hrs. It is strongly recommended to confirm a positive screening test with GC/MS (false positive risk).

Methodology:

LC-TMS/MS

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:

No patient preparation necessary.

Collection/Sample Container:

Plastic leak proof clean container

Specimen and Volume Requirement
Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation.		:

100 mL Random Urine

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not Applicable

Specimen Stability  
•   Room Temperature (15-25°C):

24 Hours

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

14 Days

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

14 Days

Transport Temperature:

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

Rejection Criteria:

•Quantity not sufficient
• Received room temperature
•Improperly labeled specimen
• Improper urine collection

Running Day:

Batch Running

Cut Off Time:

Monday, 12:00 PM

 

TAT/Releasing of Results:

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

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

Available upon request

Limitations/Interferences:

None specified.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not applicable

Related Words/Test:

Drug Screen, Drug Test, Drugs of Abuse Testing, Substance Abuse Testing, Toxicology Screen, Tox Screen, Sports Doping Tests, Drugs of Abuse Screen

 

Test:MDMA (Quantitative)
Other Test Request Name:

• Methylenedioxy Methamphetamine
• Ecstasy

Test Composition:

Not applicable

Intended Use:

Substance with psychostimulant and appetite suppressant action. D-Amphetamine, methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) and methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA or Ectasy) are detected. It can be detected in urine after administration for 24 to 48 hrs. It is strongly recommended to confirm a positive screening test with GC/MS (false positive risk).

Methodology:

LC-TMS/MS

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:

No patient preparation necessary.

Collection/Sample Container:

Plastic leak proof clean container

Specimen and Volume Requirement
Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation.		:

100 mL Random Urine

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not Applicable

Specimen Stability  
•   Room Temperature (15-25°C):

24 Hours

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

14 Days

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

14 Days

Transport Temperature:

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

Rejection Criteria:

•Quantity not sufficient
• Received room temperature
•Improperly labeled specimen
• Improper urine collection

Running Day:

Batch Running

Cut Off Time:

Monday, 12:00 PM

 

TAT/Releasing of Results:

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

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

Available upon request

Limitations/Interferences:

None specified.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not applicable

Related Words/Test:

Drug Screen, Drug Test, Drugs of Abuse Testing, Substance Abuse Testing, Toxicology Screen, Tox Screen, Sports Doping Tests, Drugs of Abuse Screen

 

Test:MDS Panel (BY APPOINTMENT PER PATIENT)
Other Test Request Name:

Eosinophilia Panel

Test Composition:

Not Applicable

Intended Use:

For Acute Leukemia Panel

Methodology:

Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:
  • No patient preparation necessary.
  • Inform laboratory 1 day before extraction for schedule.
  • Request Container to Special test section
  • Note Date and Time of Extraction
  • Note Physicians Name
  • Doctors Request

NOTE: Do not collect specimen without approval of Special Test Section

Collection/Sample Container:

4 ml Sodium Heparin Tube

Specimen and Volume Requirement
Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation.		:

2 ML Bone Marrow Aspirate (BMA)

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

1 piece of 4 ML Blood Sodium Heparin Tube

Specimen Stability 

24 hours

•   Room Temperature (15-25°C):

24 hours

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

Not Applicable

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

Not Applicable

Transport Temperature:

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

Rejection Criteria:
  • Non Viable specimen
  • Cold sample
  • not properly labeled specimen
Running Day:

Tuesday and Thursday

Cut Off Time:

Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00 AM

TAT/Releasing of Results:

13-15 working days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays)

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

Not Applicable

Limitations/Interferences:

Not Applicable

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not Applicable

Related Words/Test:

Not Applicable

 

Test:MDS-AD Blood Test
Other Test Request Name:
Multimer-Detection System
Amyloid Test
Alzheimer's
Test Composition:

Not applicable

Intended Use:

MDS-AD Blood Test is an in-vitro diagnostic medical device designed to detect oligomerized beta-amyloid to aid diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.

Methodology:

ELISA (Enzyme- Linked Immunosorbent Assay)

Laboratory Section:

Serology

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:
  • No patient preparation.
Collection/Sample Container:

4mL EDTA

Specimen and Volume Requirement
Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation.		:

 aliquot at least 1 mL of Plasma (EDTA) each into 2 plastic plain tube

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not applicable

Specimen Stability  
•   Room Temperature (15-25°C):

3 Hours

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

3 Hours

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

Not specified

Transport Temperature:
  • If transport time is less than (<) 3 hours, transport to HPD Main lab asWHOLE BLOODat2-8°Cwithin3 hoursof collection .
  • If transport time is more than (>) 3 hours, separatePLASMAfrom red cells within 3 hours of collection and transport inFROZEN (-20°C)state

NOTE: Separate sample from other routine samples for STAT processing and storage.

Rejection Criteria:

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

Running Day:

Batch Running

Cut Off Time:

6:00 PM

TAT/Releasing of Results:

30 Days

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

PT/C ratio greater than (>) 1.10 indicates high level of amyloid aggregates. This cut-off was derived from Philippine Data.

Limitations/Interferences:

None specified.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q: What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia?

A: Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia. Generally, dementia is a decline in thinking, reasoning, and/or remembering. The two most common forms of dementia-Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia-are irreversible, although sometimes their symptoms can be managed.

Related Words/Test:

Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Beta amyloid peptide, Memory

 

Test:Medium Chain Acyl Co-Enzyme A Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Other Test Request Name:
  • MCAD Defficiency
Test Composition:
  • Not Applicable
Intended Use:
  • Not Applicable
Methodology:
  • Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Laboratory Section:
  • Special Test
Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:
  • Fresh specimen as possible
Collection/Sample Container:
  • EDTA
Specimen and Volume Requirement
Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation.		:
  • 5 ml
Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:
  • Not Applicable
Specimen Stability 
  • 2 weeks
•   Room Temperature (15-25°C):
  • 2 weeks
•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):
  • Not Applicable
•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):
  • Not Applicable
Transport Temperature:
  • Not Applicable
Rejection Criteria:
  • QNS
  • Not properly labeled Specimen
Running Day:
  • Batch Running
Cut Off Time:
  • Friday @ 4PM
TAT/Releasing of Results:
  • 50 working days after cut off
Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:
  • Not Applicable
Limitations/Interferences:
  • Not Applicable
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
  • Not Applicable
Related Words/Test:
  • Not Applicable

 

Test:Melatonin (Serum)
Other Test Request Name:

Not applicable

Test Composition:

Not applicable

Intended Use:

Neurohormone synthesised by the pineal gland, resulting in peak levels being present during the night.Screening is diagnostic for pinealoma.

Methodology:

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:

Fasting for 8 hours

Collection/Sample Container:

Red or Gold Tube

Specimen and Volume Requirement
Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation.		:

3 mL serum

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

4 mL EDTA plasma

Specimen Stability  
•   Room Temperature (15-25°C):

Not stable

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

24 Hours

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

90 Days

Transport Temperature:

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

Rejection Criteria:

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

Running Day:

Batch Running

Cut Off Time:

Monday, 12:00 PM

 

TAT/Releasing of Results:

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

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

Not Applicable

Limitations/Interferences:

None specified.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not applicable

Related Words/Test:Not Applicable

 

Test:Melatonin (Urine)
Other Test Request Name:
  • Sleep hormone
  • N-acetyl-5-methoxy-tryptamine
Test Composition:

Not applicable

Intended Use:

Neurohormone synthesised by the pineal gland, resulting in peak levels being present during the night.Screening is diagnostic for pinealoma.

The pineal gland has been called a neuroendocrine transducer because of its importance in photoperiodism. The major hormone of the pineal gland is Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxy-tryptamine). It is the major indole compound synthesized by the pineal gland. It is converted from Serotonin by Hydroxy Indole-O-Methyl Transferase. It is excreted into the urine as 6-Sulfatoxymelatonin, N-Acetyl Serotonin, other glucuronide and sulfate forms, and also a small amount as unconjugated "free" Melatonin. Melatonin has potent melanocyte contracting properties. Melatonin is primarily secreted during the dark (night) cycle. Levels drop dramatically after exposure to bright light. Melatonin binds to various proteins including Albumin. Patients with cancer frequently have decreased levels of Melatonin as do patients with impaired central nervous system function. Elevated levels can be found in sympathetic orthostatic hypotension. Melatonin has a stimulatory and suppressive feedback on Gonadotropin release depending on Melatonin levels. Altered levels of Melatonin have been reported with sleep disorders, jet lag, depression, stress, schizophrenia, hypothalamic amenorrhea, pregnancy, anorexia nervosa, immunological disorders, as well as sexual maturation during puberty.
Methodology:

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

 

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:

Patient should be free from medication for 2 days

Collection Procedures:

  1. Instruct the patient to void at the beginning of collection period and discard the specimen.
  2. Collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of collection period.
  3. Mix 24 hour urine collected.
  4. Label the bottle with patient name, date & time collection started, date & time collection ended and total volume measured.
  5. Note total volume.
  6. Submit the specimen to HPD
Collection/Sample Container:

Leak proof clean container without preservative

Specimen and Volume Requirement
Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation.		:

100 mL of 24 hour Urine

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not Applicable

Specimen Stability  
•   Room Temperature (15-25°C):

Not stable

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

48 Hours

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

28 Days

Transport Temperature:

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

Rejection Criteria:
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Received room temperature
  • Improperly labeled specimen
  • Improper urine collection
  • Incomplete details

 

Running Day:

Batch Running

Cut Off Time:

Monday, 12:00 PM

 

TAT/Releasing of Results:

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

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

Available upon request

Limitations/Interferences:

None specified.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not applicable

Related Words/Test:Not Applicable

 

Test:Mercury (Blood) (UNAVAILABILITY OF TUBE)
Other Test Request Name:

• Hg
• Organic Mercury

Test Composition:

Not applicable

Intended Use:

Used in evaluation of mercury toxicity

Methodology:

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:
  • Blood sample will be drawn every Monday - Wednesday from 8am-3pm.
  • Request Container to Special test section
  • Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection.
  • Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection.

Instruction to Phlebotomists:Specimen Collection and  Handling

  1. Wash the collection site with soap and water, followed by an alcohol swab.
  2. Collect the trace metal tube last if other tubes are to be collected from the same site.
  3. Label the complete name of patient on the EDTA Royal blue tube upon extraction.       
  4. After blood extraction, invert EDTA Royal Blue tube 8-10 times to prevent clotting.
  5. Verify and record the name, date of birth, age, gender and employment history of each patient in the Clinical Information.
  6. Note if the patient is pregnant.
  7. After blood collection, do not open specimen tubes at any time prior to shipment. Do not use iodine-containing disinfectants.
Collection/Sample Container:
 

6 mL Royal Blue T^ube (Whole Blood) - -EDTA

Specimen and Volume Requirement
Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation.		:
 

2 pcs. of 6mL Royal Tube (Whole Blood) - EDTA

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not Applicable

Specimen Stability  
•   Room Temperature (15-25°C):

5 Days

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

Not Applicable

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

Not applicable

Transport Temperature:

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

Rejection Criteria:
  • Exceeded sample stability requirement
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Improperly labeled specimen
  • Improper collection tube used
  • Clotted Sample
  • Over-filled or Under-filled tube
  • Only one (1) Edta royal blue tube submitted
Running Day:

Batch Running

Cut Off Time:

Monday, 12:00 PM

TAT/Releasing of Results:

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

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

Available upon request

Limitations/Interferences:

None specified.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not applicable

Related Words/Test:

Not applicable

 

Test:Mercury (Urine) - Temporarily Unavailable (currently not accepting samples)
Other Test Request Name:

Hg

Test Composition:

Not applicable

Intended Use:

A metal which is very widely used in industry (chemistry, plastics, photography, paints, dentistry and nuclear power). Its toxicity is due to ionised mercury formation, binding on cellular components. Acute poisoning is characterised by gastrointestinal disturbances, renal insufficiency and sometimes central nervous system involvement. The urinary (inorganic) mercury assay is used to assess previous and ongoing (over 3 months) exposure.

Methodology:

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:
  • Request Container to Special test section (Acid Washed Container
  • Avoid seafood consumption for 48hours prior to collection 
Collection/Sample Container:

Acid Washed Container

Specimen and Volume Requirement
Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation.		:

60mL Urine in Acid Washed Container

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not Applicable

Specimen Stability  
•   Room Temperature (15-25°C):

48 Hours

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

5 Days

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

14 Days

Transport Temperature:

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

Rejection Criteria:
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Received room temperature
  • Improperly labeled specimen
  • Improper urine collection
  • If specimen submitted in a non-acid washed container.
Running Day:

Batch Running

Cut Off Time:

Monday, 12:00 PM

 

TAT/Releasing of Results:

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

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

Available upon request

Limitations/Interferences:

None specified.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not applicable

Related Words/Test:

Not applicable

 

Test:Metabolic Screening-Temporarily Unavailable (currently not accepting samples)
Other Test Request Name:
  • Infant Screening Test
  • Neonatal Screening Test
  • The PKU Test
  • Urine Metabolic Screen
Test Composition:
  • Amino Acid Profile
  • Methylmalonic Acid Screen
  • Screen for Sulfur-Containing Compounds

 

Intended Use:

• Screening test only. Do not diagnose illnesses.
• They show which babies need more testing to confirm or rule out illnesses.

Methodology:

High Voltage Electrophoresis

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:
  • No patient preparation necessary.
  • Note date and time of sample collection
  • Note medication and diagnosis
  • Note feeding history 48Hrs before sample collection
  • Inform laboratory 1 day prior urine collection for schedule.
  • Need Requesting physician with License No.

For newborn and geriatic patients: SPLIT COLLECTION (within 12Hrs): DO NOT COLLECT SAMPLE THAT WILL FALL ON WEEKEND

Note date and time of sample collection (each container)

 

Collection/Sample Container:

Plastic leak proof clean container

Specimen and Volume Requirement
Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation.		:
  • 60 mL Random Urine
  • For Newborn/Geriatic Patients: atleast 30mL (split collection) - store in freezer
Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not Applicable

Specimen Stability  
•   Room Temperature (15-25°C):

Not Applicable

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

1 Hour(for Single Collection Only)

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

12 Hours(for Single and Split Collection)

Transport Temperature:

Transport specimen at 2 – 8 °C (with cold packs) -for Single Collection

Transport specimen at -20 °C (with ice packs) -for Single and Split

Rejection Criteria:
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Received room temperature
  • Improperly labeled specimen
  •  Improper urine collection
Running Day:

Tuesday and Thursday

Cut Off Time:

Monday and Wednesday, 7:00 AM

TAT/Releasing of Results:

3 weeks afte running day (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays)

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

Available upon request

Limitations/Interferences:

None specified.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not applicable

Related Words/Test:

AFP Maternal, Maternal Serum AFP, MSAFP, msAFP, Triple Screen, Triple Test, Quad Screen, Quadruple Marker Test, 4-marker Screen, Multiple Marker Test, Maternal Serum Screen

 

Test:Metamphetamine (shabu)
Other Test Request Name:• Shabu
• Speed
• Splash
Test Composition:Not applicable
Intended Use:Used as a screening test for qualitative detection of methamphetamine in urine.
Methodology:Lateral Flow Immunochromatography (Competitive Binding)
Laboratory Section:Drug Test
Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:No patient preparation necessary
Collection/Sample Container:60-mL clean, screw cap, polyethylene container
Specimen and Volume Requirement
Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation.		:60 mL urine
Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:Not applicable
Specimen Stability  
•   Room Temperature (15-25°C):Not specified
•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):48 Hours
•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):Not specified
Transport Temperature:Not applicable
Rejection Criteria:• Incompatibility of the ID number on the specimen received by the laboratory with the number on the CCF.
• Absence of ID number on the specimen
• No printed Authorized Specimen Collector’s name and signature on the CCF.
• Broken or tampered seal on the specimen container
• Insufficient quantity of specimen, below 60 mL for single collection; below 30 mL for spilt collection
Running Day:Daily
Cut Off Time:Monday to Saturday
• 6:00 PM

Sunday
• 3:00 PM
TAT/Releasing of Results:ROUTINE
• 3 hours after receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger
STAT
• After 1½ hours from receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger
Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:Not applicable
Limitations/Interferences:• Other drugs with the same structure with the abused drugs
• Cross-reactant chemicals
• Bleach or alum
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):Not applicable
Related Words/Test:Central nervous system (CNS) stimulant , treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and obesity.

 

Test:Metanephrine (LCM)
Other Test Request Name:Fractionated Plasma Free Metanephrine
Test Composition:Not applicable
Intended Use:• Used to help diagnose or rule out the presence of a rare tumor called pheochromocytoma or a paranganglioma that releases excess metanephrines.
• Used when a tumor has been treated or removed to monitor for recurrence.
Methodology:Liquid Phase Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry
Laboratory Section:Special Test
Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:• Patient should avoid Tobacco, Tea, coffee for 3 days prior to specimen collection.
• Medications which are alpha agonists (Aldomet), alpha blockers (Dibenzyline) should be avoided 18-24 hours prior to specimen collection.
• It is preferable for the patient to be off medications for three days prior to collection. Consult your doctor before following this preparation.
Collection/Sample Container:EDTA or Violet Tube
Specimen and Volume Requirement
Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation.		:4 mL Plasma
Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:Not Applicable
Specimen Stability  
•   Room Temperature (15-25°C):4 Hours
•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):14 Days
•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):14 Days
Transport Temperature:Transport specimen at 2 – 8 °C (with cold packs)
Rejection Criteria:• Hemolyzed specimen
• Markedly lipemic specimen
• Exceeded sample stability requirement
• Quantity not sufficient
• Improperly labeled specimen
• Improper collection tube used
Running Day:Batch Running
Cut Off Time:Friday 4:00 PM
TAT/Releasing of Results:2 weeks after cut-off (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays)
Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:Available upon request
Limitations/Interferences:• Common Antihypertensives (diuretics, ace inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, Alpha and Beta Blockers) cause minimal or no interference
• Medications which are alpha agonist (Aldomet), alpha blockers (Dibenzyline) may interfere with the assay.
• Substances from Tobacco, Tea, coffee may interfere with the assay.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):Not applicable
Related Words/Test:Plasma Metanephrines, Fractionated Plasma Free Metanephrines (Metanephrine and Normetanephrine)

 

Test:Methadone
Other Test Request Name:Not applicable
Test Composition:Not applicable
Intended Use:Used as a screening test for qualitative detection of methadone in urine.
Methodology:Lateral Flow Immunochromatography (Competitive Binding)
Laboratory Section:Drug Test
Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:No patient preparation necessary
Collection/Sample Container:60-mL clean, screw cap, polyethylene container
Specimen and Volume Requirement
Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation.		:60 mL urine
Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:Not applicable
Specimen Stability  
•   Room Temperature (15-25°C):Not specified
•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):48 Hours
•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):Not specified
Transport Temperature:Not applicable
Rejection Criteria:• Incompatibility of the ID number on the specimen received by the laboratory with the number on the CCF.
• Absence of ID number on the specimen
• No printed Authorized Specimen Collector’s name and signature on the CCF.
• Broken or tampered seal on the specimen container
• Insufficient quantity of specimen, below 60 mL for single collection; below 30 mL for spilt collection
Running Day:Daily
Cut Off Time:Monday to Saturday
• 6:00 PM

Sunday
• 3:00 PM
TAT/Releasing of Results:ROUTINE
• 3 hours after receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger
STAT
• After 1½ hours from receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger
Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:Not applicable
Limitations/Interferences:• Other drugs with the same structure with the abused drugs
• Cross-reactant chemicals
• Bleach or alum
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):Not applicable
Related Words/Test:Dolophine, treat pain and as maintenance therapy

 

Test:Methadone (Quantitative)
Other Test Request Name:EDDP
Test Composition:Not applicable
Intended Use:A narcotic analgesic which is used in the treatment of major opiate dependence.
Methodology:Gas Phase Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry / GC-MS)
Laboratory Section:Special Test
Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:No patient preparation necessary.
Collection/Sample Container:Red tube (DO NOT USE GOLD TUBE or any other type of tube with gel separator)
Specimen and Volume Requirement
Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation.		:3 mL Serum
Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:Not Applicable
Specimen Stability  
•   Room Temperature (15-25°C):72 Hours
•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):14 Days
•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):30 Days
Transport Temperature:Transport specimen at 2 – 8 °C (with cold packs)
Rejection Criteria:• Hemolyzed specimen
• Markedly lipemic specimen
• Exceeded sample stability requirement
• Quantity not sufficient
• Improperly labeled specimen
• Improper collection tube used
Running Day:Batch Running
Cut Off Time:Friday 4:00 PM
TAT/Releasing of Results:4 weeks after cut-off (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays)
Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:Available upon request
Limitations/Interferences:None specified.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):Not Applicable
Related Words/Test:Analgesic drug

 

Test:Methaqualone
Other Test Request Name:Not applicable
Test Composition:Not applicable
Intended Use:Used as a screening test for qualitative detection of Methaqualone in urine.
Methodology:Lateral Flow Immunochromatography (Competitive Binding)
Laboratory Section:Drug Test
Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:No patient preparation necessary
Collection/Sample Container:60-mL clean, screw cap, polyethylene container
Specimen and Volume Requirement
Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation.		:60 mL urine
Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:Not applicable
Specimen Stability  
•   Room Temperature (15-25°C):Not specified
•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):48 Hours
•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):Not specified
Transport Temperature:Not applicable
Rejection Criteria:• Incompatibility of the ID number on the specimen received by the laboratory with the number on the CCF.
• Absence of ID number on the specimen
• No printed Authorized Specimen Collector’s name and signature on the CCF.
• Broken or tampered seal on the specimen container
• Insufficient quantity of specimen, below 60 mL for single collection; below 30 mL for spilt collection
Running Day:Daily
Cut Off Time:Monday to Saturday
• 6:00 PM

Sunday
• 3:00 PM
TAT/Releasing of Results:ROUTINE
• 3 hours after receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger
STAT
• After 1½ hours from receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger
Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:Not applicable
Limitations/Interferences:• Other drugs with the same structure with the abused drugs
• Cross-reactant chemicals
• Bleach or alum
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):Not applicable
Related Words/Test:Quaalude, Mandrax , sedative and hypnotic medication