Test:Salicylates
Other Test Request Name:
  • Aspirin
  • Acetylsalicylic acid
  • Bismuth subsalicylate
  • • Methyl Salicylate
  • Sodium Salicylate
  • Salsalate
  • Magnesium Salicylate
Test Composition:

NoT Applicable

Intended Use:

Salicylate is used in the treatment of fever, analgesia and in the treaatment of acute rheumatic fever, rheumatoid arthritis and for inhibition of platelet aggregation in patients with CAD.

Monitored to assess toxicity.

Methodology:

Spectrometry

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:

• No patient preparation necessary.

Note the following info:

  • Dosage
  • Date and Time of last dose intake
  • Date and Time of extraction
Collection/Sample Container:

Red Top only (No 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):

8 Hours

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

14 Days

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

Not Applicable

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:

Monday to Friday

Cut Off Time:

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM

TAT/Releasing of Results:

3 Days (except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays)

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

Available upon request

Limitations/Interferences:Not Applicable
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not applicable

Related Words/Test:Not Applicable

 

Test:SARS-CoV-2 (RT-PCR)
Other Test Request Name:
  • SARS-CoV-2 (CPVID19) RT-PCR
  • Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV-2) RNA Detection by RT-PCR
  • Coronavirus 2019 Test RT-PCR
  • SARS CoV-2 Test RT-PCR
  • COVID-19 RT-PCR
  • 2019-nCoV RT-PCR
Test Composition:

Not Applicable

Intended Use:

Use for real-time PCR detection of Sever Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viral RNA, the causative agent of COVID-19

Methodology:

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Laboratory Section:

Molecular Diagnostics

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:

A. Documentation Requirements:

  1. A doctor's request ismandatory.No doctor's request, no testing allowed. soft copy of doctor's request/screenshot from mobile phone is acceptable.
  2. Patient is required to submit a completely filled outCase Investigation Form (CIF).
  3. Patient must present a valid ID prior to swabbing.
  4. Send in clients, branches, home service and mission personnel are required to submit completely filled upTABULATED REQUEST FORM FOR SARS-CoV-2 RT PCR TESTING (HPD_f_1067)

 

B. Specimen Collection:

  1. For walk in patients, sample collection is available by schedule in selected branches (please check website for contqact details and branches available for collection).
  2. For specimen collector's: Wear proper PPEs and practice safety procedures in handling specimens.
  3. If the patient has a lot of mucous in his/her nose, this can interfere with the collection of cells. Patient should use a tissue to gently clean out visible nasal mucous before a swab is taken. Discard tissue used as biohazard waste.
  1. Wash hands.
  2. Put on appropriate PPE (head cap, goggles/face shield, face mask, disposable lab gown and double gloves)
  3. Label tube of viral tube media (VTM) legibly with:
  1. Patient's full name (last name, first name, with middle name)
  2. Date and Time of collection
  3. Specimen type: "NP" for nasopharyngeal swab, "OP" for oropharyngeal swab, or "NP & OP" for both
  4. Write the Date and Time of collection and specimen type on the request form as well.
  1. Packaging and Transport:Follow triple packaging protocol.
  1. After specimen collection, ensure that covers of viral tube media (VTM) are tightly closed. Additionally, use parafilm or cling wrap to seal the primary specimen container (VTM)
  2. Decontaminate the outer part of the primary specimen container using 10% Bleach solution as disinfectant. Be cautious not to remove the label.
  3. c. After specimen collection, ensure that covers of viral tube media (VTM) are tughtly closed. Additionally, use parafilm or cling wrap to seal the primary specimen container.
  4. Decontaminate the outer part of the primary specimen container using 10% Bleach solution as disinfectant. Be cautious not to remove the label.
  5. Wrap the primary specimen container with absorbent material (cotton, tissue or gauze).
  6. Individually, put the primary specimen container in a transparent zip-lock bag then seal the bag. One zip-lock bag per specimen.
  7. Disinfect external side of the zip-lock bag (containing the wrapped primary specimen container) with 10% Bleach solution.
  8.  Place it inside the secondary receptacle/container and properly close tightly. Disinfect the secondary container and place it inside the outer container.
  9. Place 4-6 ice packs, one at the bottom, all four sides and at the top of the secondary container. Maintain refrigerated temperature (2-10°C).
  10. Seal the outer container properly and disinfect the outside of the container.
  11. Place the necessary labels (shipper and sender’s details) and forms (request forms) in separate zip lock bags and seal tightly. Securely tape the labels and forms outside the box
  12. Send to laboratory within 72 hours after collection.

Note:If sample cannot be sent to laboratory immediately, store sample at refrigerated temperature (2-8°C).

Collection/Sample Container:

Viral Tube Media (VTM)

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

1 nasopharyngeal swab (swabbed from both nostrils)AND1 oropharyngeal swab placed in one viral tube media (VTM)

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

1-2 nasopharyngeal swab (swabbed from both nostrils)

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

Not Applicable

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

3 days (72 hours)

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

Not Applicable

Transport Temperature:

Transport specimen at refrigerated temperature (2-10'C)

Note: Send to laboratory with 72 hours after collection.

Rejection Criteria:
  • Exceed sample stability requirement.
  • Sample not properly packed (did not follow triple package requirement)
  • Sample with leak
  • Improperly labeled specimen
  • Improper collection tube used
  • Shipment with Request forms not placed outside the outer container
  • Incompletely filled up CIF and Tabulated Request Form (pease see attached memo from DOH)
  • Pnly 1 Oropahyngeal swab collected.
Running Day:

Monday to Sundays

Cut Off Time:

6:00 PM

TAT/Releasing of Results:
  • Routine : 48 -72 hours
  • STAT: 24 hours

Note: STAT requests will be received fromMonday up to Saturday 6PM ONLY

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

Test Results: SARS-CoV2 (causative agent of COVID-19) viral RNA Detected
Interpretation:POSITIVE for SARS-CoV2 (causative agent of COVID-19)

Test Results:SARS-CoV2 (causative agent of COVID-19) viral RNA NOT Detected
Interpretation: NEGATIVE for SARS-CoV2 (causative agent of COVID-19)

Test Results: Invalid due to specimen quality
Interpretation:Negative for test internal control (most likely due to poor specimen quality)

Limitations/Interferences:
  • The product test results are for clinical reference only and should not be the sole basis for clinical diagnosis and treatment. The clinical management of patients should be considered in combination with clinical symptoms/signs, medical history, other laboratory detection, treatment responses, epidemiology and etc.
  • Suspected samples are recommended to be retested at intervals.
  • The accuracy of the test may be affected by sample collection and storage. High temperature and direct sunlight should be avoided.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q: Can blood be collected for PCR testing?

A: No, acceptable specimens for SARS-CoV-2 Virus PCR testing are nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeaql swabs placed in a viral tube media.

Q: How is a SARS-CoV-2 Virus PCR test different from COVID-19 IgG/IgM or Total Antibody

A: SARS-CoV-2 Virus PCR test detects the presence of the virus itself while COVID-19 IgG/IgM or Total Antibodydetects antibody to the virus.

Q: Who can prescribe and interpret SARS-CoV-2 Virus PCR test result?

A: ONLY medical doctors can prescribe and interpret result of SARS-CoV-2 Virus PCR test.

Q: What will I do if my test is positive for SARS-CoV-2 Virus PCR test?

A: Anyone who tests positive for SARS-CoV-2 Virus PCR test should immediately consult a doctor and quarantine himself.

Q: Who are at higher risk in having severe illness from COVID-19?

A: Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical condition may be at higher risk for more severe complications from COVID-19.

Related Words/Test:

2019-nCoV RT-PCR; Corona virus disease; SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19

 

Test:Schistosoma (Bilharzia) Ab
Other Test Request Name:

Not applicable

Test Composition:

Not applicable

Intended Use:

Schistosomiasis affects over 250 million people in the world. Intestinal schistosomiasis is caused by Schistosoma mansoni in sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and South America, and by S. japonicum in the Far East. Intestinal infection causes colitis and, in some cases, the liver and spleen become involved which can lead to fibrosis and cirrhosis. In the Middle and Far East, and in Africa, S. haematobium causes vesical schistosomiasis, the main symptom of which is hematuria. Adult flukes live in the venous plexus and, after crossing the epithelial barrier, their eggs are shed in either the urine or the feces. Diagnosis depends on detecting the eggs but serological analysis can be of use either as a second-line option if very few flukes are present or for post-therapeutic monitoring purposes.

 

Methodology:

Enzyme-immunoassay

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:

No patient preparation necessary.

Collection/Sample Container:

Red or Gold Tube

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):

7 days

•   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:

14 working days 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:Scleroderma Markers
Other Test Request Name:

MARKERS IN PROGRESIVE SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS(SCLERODERMA)

Test Composition:
  • anti-Scl-70                
  • anti-Centromères A (CENP A)
  • anti-Centromères B (CENP B)
  • anti-ARN polymérase III (11)
  • anti-ARN polymérase III (155)
  • anti-fibrillarin          
  • anti-NOR90                 
  • anti-Th/To                 
  • anti-PM100                 
  • anti-PM75                  
  • anti-Ku                    
  • anti-PDGFR                  
  • anti-Ro52     
Intended Use:

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disease characterized by vascular abnormalities, and cutaneous and visceral fibrosis. Some antibodies are considered highly specific for SSc, including Scl-70 (anti-topoisomerase 1) antibody, anti-centromere (CENP) antibodies, and anti-RNA polymerase III antibody and are classification criteria for disease defined by the American College of Rheumatology. Centromere antibodies are found in patients with a limited form of cutaneous systemic sclerosis, "CREST" syndrome, a complex of subcutaneous calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasias. 

Methodology:

Immunodot

Laboratory Section:

Special test 

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:

Not applicable 

Collection/Sample Container:

Gold / Red tube

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

3ml Serum 

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not applicable 

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

4 Days

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

7 Days

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

30 Days

Transport Temperature:

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

Rejection Criteria:

 Hemolyzed specimen

• Markedly lipemic 

• Exceeded sample stabilityrequirement

• Quantity Not Sufficient

• Improper labelled specimen

• Improperly collection tube used

Running Day:

Batch running

Cut Off Time:

Friday 4:00 PM

TAT/Releasing of Results:

4 Working Weeks after cut-off (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:Scotch Tape Method
Other Test Request Name:Cellophane Tape Slide Method
Test Composition:Not applicable
Intended Use:This is a method of choice for the recovery of Enterobius vermicularis ova. It involves the collection of ova deposited on the perianal skin during the night on "sticky" tape then can be examined by direct microscopy.
Methodology:Direct Microscopic Examination
Laboratory Section:Clinical Microscopy
Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:• The specimen is best collected early in the morning as soon as the patient rises and before bowel movement or bath.
• Use clear, transparent tape ONLY. Cloudy, “magic” tape must not be used.
Collection/Sample Container:• Slides should be placed in slide holders or mailers before placing in a packaging container
• In cases wherein slide mailers/ holders are not available, place slides in a hard cardboard box/container to prevent breakage and releasing the pinworms to the environment.
Specimen and Volume Requirement
Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation.
:1 slide with perianal swab
Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:Not applicable
Specimen Stability  
•   Room Temperature (15-25°C):Not specified
•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):Not applicable
•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):Not applicable
Transport Temperature:Transport specimens immediately to HPD Laboratory at room temperature (15-25°C).

NOTE: Do not delay transport of samples.
Rejection Criteria:• Use of non transparent scotch tape
• Slides which are not transported inside a covered container because pinworms are very infectious and contagious
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:Negative for Enterobius vermicularis.
Limitations/Interferences:• Washing of the perianal area or taking bowel movement before performing Scotch Tape Method may give false negative results.
• The examination of only one or two specimens will often result in a false negative diagnosis.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):Q: When is the best time to collect the specimen?
A: Specimen is best obtained in the morning before bathing or bowel movement prior to collection.
Related Words/Test:Enterobius vermicularis, Pinworm infection, Epidermal pruritus

 

Test:Scrub Typhus
Other Test Request Name:

Ricketttsia tsutsugamushi

Test Composition:

Not applicable

Intended Use:

• Rickettsiae responsible for typhus. Exanthemic typhus, caused by R. prowazekii, transmitted by lice is a disease associated with war and poverty. It is tending to die out but may resurge. Murine thymus, caused by R. typhi (or mooseri) transmitted by rat fleas, is an attenuated form of the above disease. It is found in some cosmopolitan ports.
• Diagnosis is based on serological analysis demonstrating seroconversion with specific IgM.

Methodology:

Immunoflourescence

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:

No patient preparation necessary.

Collection/Sample Container:

Red or Gold Tube

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):

7 Days

•   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:

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:

Bush typhus, Intracellular parasite Orientia tsutsugamushi

 

Test:SCT
Other Test Request Name:

• Silica Clotting Time
• Kaolin Clotting Time (KCT)

Test Composition:

Not applicable

Intended Use:

• Used to help in the diagnosis and/or assess a person with an autoimmune disease associated with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
• For autoimmune disorder that is associated with pregnancy

Methodology:
multi-wavelength transmitted light detection method
Laboratory Section:

Hematology

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:
  • No patient preparation necessary.
  • DO NOT use glass collection and transport tube
Collection/Sample Container:

Citrated Blue top

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

at least 1mLCitrated Plasma

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not applicable

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

4 Hours

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

Not applicable

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

7 Days

Transport Temperature:
• Sample must be sent to laboratory immediately after collection at 15-25°c
 • Samples that cannot be sent to HPD laboratory within 4 hours should be stored at -20°C and should be transported with dry ice.
 
Rejection Criteria:

• Improper use of anticoagulant
• Insufficient volume of blood to anticoagulant
• Improperly labeled specimens
• Hemolyzed specimens
• Specimen stored and transported outside the temperature requirement

Running Day:

Wednesday and Saturday

Cut Off Time:

Wednesday and Saturday 2PM

TAT/Releasing of Results:

Thursday and Sunday 9AM

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

1.08-1.21 (ratio)

Limitations/Interferences:

• Dysfibrinogenemia
• Heparin intake
• Intrinsic pathway deficiencies
• Presence of factor inhibitors
• Hepatic disorders
• Treatments with vitamin K antagonists
• Treatment with thrombin inhibitors
• DIC

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not applicable

Related Words/Test:

Phospholipid-dependent, Coagulation assay , Lupus Anticoagulant (LA) antibodies, DRVVT, SLE, ANA, Antiphospholipid syndrome, Pregnancy, Miscarriage,Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT, aPTT),Thrombin Time,Antithrombin,Cardiolipin Antibodies,Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies,Factor V Leiden Mutation and PT 20210 Mutation,Homocysteine,Protein C and Protein S,Excessive Clotting Disorders,Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).

 

Test:Selenium (Plasma)
Other Test Request Name:

Se

Test Composition:

Not Applicable

Intended Use:

Selenium is considered an essential trace element. It enters the food chain through plants. Selenium plays an important role in the control of thyroid hormone metabolism. Selenium deficiency may cause reduced growth rates, owing to a feedback response, which lowers tri-iodothyronine-mediated synthesis of growth hormone in the pituitary, while a combined deficiency of selenium and iodine exacerbates hypothyroidism. Selenium is important for proper reproductive performance. Selenium testing is used to investigate for selenium deficiency or rarely to investigate for selenium toxicity. Selenium is often measured along with other trace elements (e.g iron, zinc & copper) to identify deficiencies where a person may benefit from supplementation.

A trace element which plays a key role in antioxidation mechanisms. Workers in the glass, dye and electronics industries, and those who use fungicides may be at risk of overexposure.

Methodology:

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:

No patient preparation necessary.

Collection/Sample Container:

Sodium heparin tube (do not use tubes with separator gel)

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):

8 Hours

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

7 Days

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

28 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, 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:

Glutathione peroxidase, other trace elements, copper, zinc, manganese, iron

 

Test:Selenium Urine (ICP)- Temporarily Unavailable (currently not accepting samples)
Other Test Request Name:
  • Se
  • Selenium, Random Urine w/ Creatinine
Test Composition:
  • Selenium Urine
  • Creatinine, Random Urine
  • Selenium/Creatinine Ratio 
Intended Use:

Selenium is considered an essential trace element. It enters the food chain through plants. Selenium plays an important role in the control of thyroid hormone metabolism. Selenium deficiency may cause reduced growth rates, owing to a feedback response, which lowers tri-iodothyronine-mediated synthesis of growth hormone in the pituitary, while a combined deficiency of selenium and iodine exacerbates hypothyroidism. Selenium is important for proper reproductive performance. Urinary selenium concentrations are used as an indicator of selenium status.

Selenium is considered an essential trace element. It enters the food chain through plants. Selenium plays an important role in the control of thyroid hormone metabolism. Selenium deficiency may cause reduced growth rates, owing to a feedback response, which lowers tri-iodothyronine-mediated synthesis of growth hormone in the pituitary, while a combined deficiency of selenium and iodine exacerbates hypothyroidism. Selenium is important for proper reproductive performance.

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):

24 Hours

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

7 Days

•   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
  • 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:

Glutathione peroxidase, other trace elements, copper, zinc, manganese, iron

 

Test:Semen Analysis (WHO)
Other Test Request Name:

• Sperm Testing /Semen Testing
• Sperm Analysis /Smen Analysis
• Seminal Fluid Analysis

 •Sperm Count / Semen Count

 

Test Composition:

1. Macroscopic Examination:
• Liquefaction
• Viscosity
• Appearance
• Total Volume (mL)
• pH
2. Microscopic Examination:
• Round Cells Concentration
• Sperm Motility
• Sperm numbers
a. Sperm Concentration
b. Sperm Count
• Sperm Morphology

Intended Use:

• Used as aid in diagnosis of male infertility
• Evaluation of post-vasectomy patients

Methodology:

World Health Organization (WHO) 2010

Laboratory Section:

Clinical Microscopy

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:

1. The sample should be collected after a minimum of 2 days and a maximum of 7 days of sexual abstinence.
2. The sample should be collected inside the facility of HPD in order to limit the exposure of the semen to fluctuations in temperature and to control the time between collection and analysis.

Collection/Sample Container:

Pre-weighed clean wide mouth container provided by Hi-Precision Diagnostics Laboratory
*Note: Weight must be written at the bottom of the empty specimen container. Do not use container if weight is not noted.

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

> 1.5 mL
NOTE:
• Less than 1 mL sample is acceptable provided that full amount of ejaculate is completely collected.
• Spillage of sample is strictly not allowed.

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not applicable

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

Not applicable

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

Not applicable

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

Not applicable

Transport Temperature:

Send sample immediately to laboratory for analysis (should be less than an hour after collection at 37°C)

Rejection Criteria:

1. Improperly labeled specimen container
2. Specimen delivered to the laboratory more than one hour after collection.
3. Incomplete collection of semen sample. E.g. spillage of sample and/or incomplete abstinence.

Running Day:

Daily

Cut Off Time:

Monday to Saturday
• 6:00 PM

Sunday
• 3:00 PM

TAT/Releasing of Results:

ROUTINE
• 5 hours after receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger
 

NO STAT

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

Available upon request.

Limitations/Interferences:

1.Incompletely collected/ Sample collected in unsuitable containers may lead to erroneous results. 2. High viscosity can interfere with determination of sperm motility and sperm concentration .

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q: How many days of abstinence is required?
A: 2-7 Days

Related Words/Test:

Male fertility testing

 

Test:Serotonin (Serum)
Other Test Request Name:
  • 5-Hydroxytryptamine
  • Hydroxytryptamine
  • 5-OHT

 

Test Composition:

Not Applicable

Intended Use:

 Serotonin concentrations are greatly increased in patients with carcinoid syndrome. Carcinoid tumors are associated with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Types I and II. These tumors are associated with flushing, diarrhea, pain, and other symptoms.

Methodology:

Fluorescence Detection • High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

 

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:

DIET: within 24 hours prior to the assay. Avoid consuming the following food below: 

  • Bananas
  • Tomato
  • Avocado
  • Walnuts and pecans
  • Eggplant
  • Plums
  • Pineapple
Collection/Sample Container:

Gold or Red Tube

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):

2 Hours

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

Not Applicable

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

28 Days

Transport Temperature:
  • Transport specimen at 2 – 8 °C (with cold packs) - 2 Hours
  • Transport specimen at -20 °C (with cold packs) - More than 2 Hours
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:

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

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

Available upon request

Limitations/Interferences:Not Applicable
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not applicable

Related Words/Test:Not Applicable

 

Test:SGOT / AST (KINETIC)
Other Test Request Name:

• Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase
• GOT
• Aspartate Transaminase

Test Composition:

Not applicable

Intended Use:

Helps asses the liver function

Methodology:

IFCC with Pyridoxal Phosphate activation

Laboratory Section:

Chemistry

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:

No patient preparation necessary.

Collection/Sample Container:

Red or Gold tube

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

1-3 mL Serum

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

1-3mL Plasma (Li-heparin and K2-EDTA)

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

4 Days

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

7 Days

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

3 Months

Transport Temperature:

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

Rejection Criteria:
  • Specimens that failed the serum index criteriaExceeded sample stability requirement
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Improperly labeled specimen
  • Improper collection tube used
Running Day:

Daily

Cut Off Time:

MONDAY TO SATURDAY: 6:00 PM

SUNDAY:4:00PM

TAT/Releasing of Results:

RUNNING TIME: 6:00 AM onwards

RELEASING TIME: ROUTINE
• 4 hours after receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger
RELEASING TIME: STAT
• After 2½ hours from extraction/messenger arrival

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

MALE: 10.00~50.00 U/L
FEMALE: 10.00~35.00 U/L

Limitations/Interferences:

• Cyanokit (Hydroxocobalamin) may cause interference with results.
• Physiological plasma concentrations of Sulfasalazine and Sulfapyridine may lead to false results.
• In very rare cases, gammopathy, in particular type IgM (Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia), may cause unreliable results.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not applicable

Related Words/Test:

ALT, ALP, GGT, Bilirubin, Liver Panel, Albumin, Total Protein, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

 

Test:SGPT / ALT (KINETIC)
Other Test Request Name:

• Serum Glutamic-Pyruvic Transaminase
• GPT
• Alanine Transaminase
• Alanine Aminotransferase

Test Composition:

Not applicable

Intended Use:

Helps asses the liver function

Methodology:

IFCC with Pyridoxal Phosphate activation

Laboratory Section:

Chemistry

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:

No patient preparation necessary.

Collection/Sample Container:

Red or Gold tube

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

1-3 mL Serum

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

1-3mL Plasma (Li-heparin and K2-EDTA)

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

3 Days

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

7 Days

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

>7 Days (at -60 to -80 °C)

Transport Temperature:

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

Rejection Criteria:
  1. Specimens that failed the serum index criteria
  2. Exceeded sample stability requirement
  3. Quantity not sufficient
  4. Improperly labeled specimen
  5. Improper collection tube used
Running Day:

Daily

Cut Off Time:

MONDAY TO SATURDAY: 6:00 PM

SUNDAY: 4:00PM

TAT/Releasing of Results:

ROUTINE
• 4 hours after receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger
STAT
• After 2½ hours from extraction/messenger arrival

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

MALE: 10.00~50.00 U/L
FEMALE: 10.00~35.00 U/L

Limitations/Interferences:
  • Cyanokit (Hydroxocobalamin) may cause interference with results.
  • Physiological plasma concentrations of Sulfasalazine or Sulfapyridine may lead to false results.
  • Calcium dobesilate can cause artificially low ALT results at therapeutic concentrations.
  • In very rare cases, gammopathy, in particular type IgM (Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia), may cause unreliable results.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not applicable

Related Words/Test:

AST, ALP, GGT, Bilirubin, Liver Panel, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, Albumin, Total Protein, Prothrombin Time, Acute Viral Hepatitis Panel

 

Test:SHBG (CMIA)
Other Test Request Name:

• Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
• Testosterone-estrogen Binding Globulin (TeBG)

Test Composition:

Not applicable

Intended Use:

May be used to help evaluate men for low testosterone and women for excess testosterone production. It may be ordered in conjunction with other tests to evaluate the status of a person's sex hormones.

Methodology:

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Laboratory Section:

Special test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:

No patient preparation necessary.

Collection/Sample Container:

Red or Gold tube

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

3mL Serum

 

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not applicable

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

Not specified

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

3 Days

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

2 months (Freeze only once)

Transport Temperature:

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

Rejection Criteria:

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

Running Day:

Monday to Friday

Cut Off Time:

Monday to Friday 7am

TAT/Releasing of Results:

3 Working days Excluding Saturday, Sunday and Holidays

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:Not Applicable
Limitations/Interferences:

Not applicable

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not applicable

Related Words/Test:

Not applicable

 

Test:Sibling Test (DNA)
Other Test Request Name:

Not Applicable

Test Composition:

Not Applicable

Intended Use:

Test determines whether two individuals share one or both parents.

Methodology:

DNA Analysis

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:
  • Hardcopy of 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.

 

Collection/Sample Container:

DNA Collection kit(provided by Special Test)

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

4 swabs each from Sibling 1 and Sibling 2

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not Applicable

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

7 Days

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

Batch Running

Cut Off Time:

Friday, 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