Laboratory Test Preparation

| Test | : | Salicylates |
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| 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:
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| 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 | : |
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| 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) |
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| 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:
B. Specimen 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 | : |
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| Running Day | : | Monday to Sundays |
| Cut Off Time | : | 6:00 PM |
| TAT/Releasing of Results | : |
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 |
| Limitations/Interferences | : |
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| 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.
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| 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 |
| 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) |
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| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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). |
| Methodology | : | multi-wavelength transmitted light detection method |
| Laboratory Section | : | Hematology |
| Special Instructions/Patient Preparations | : |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | : |
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| 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) |
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| Test Composition | : |
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| 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 | : |
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| 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 | : |
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| Running Day | : | Batch Running |
| Cut Off Time | : | Monday, 12:00 PM
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| 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 Count / Semen Count
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| Test Composition | : | 1. Macroscopic Examination: |
| Intended Use | : | • Used as aid in diagnosis of male infertility |
| 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. |
| Collection/Sample Container | : | Pre-weighed clean wide mouth container provided by Hi-Precision Diagnostics Laboratory |
| Specimen and Volume Requirement Note:Follow tube manufacturer recommendation. | : | > 1.5 mL |
| 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 |
| Running Day | : | Daily |
| Cut Off Time | : | Monday to Saturday |
| TAT/Releasing of Results | : | ROUTINE 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? |
| Related Words/Test | : | Male fertility testing |
| Test | : | Serotonin (Serum) |
| Other Test Request Name | : |
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| 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)
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| Laboratory Section | : | Special Test |
| Special Instructions/Patient Preparations | : | DIET: within 24 hours prior to the assay. Avoid consuming the following food below:
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| 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
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| Specimen Stability | ||
| • Room Temperature (15-25°C) | : | 2 Hours |
| • Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C) | : | Not Applicable |
| • Freezer Temperature (-20°C) | : | 28 Days |
| Transport Temperature | : |
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| Rejection Criteria | : |
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| Running Day | : | Batch Running |
| Cut Off Time | : | Monday, 12:00 PM
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| 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 |
| 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 | : |
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| 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 |
| Reference Interval/Result Interpretation | : | MALE: 10.00~50.00 U/L |
| Limitations/Interferences | : | • Cyanokit (Hydroxocobalamin) may cause interference with 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 |
| 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 | : |
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| Running Day | : | Daily |
| Cut Off Time | : | MONDAY TO SATURDAY: 6:00 PM SUNDAY: 4:00PM |
| TAT/Releasing of Results | : | ROUTINE |
| Reference Interval/Result Interpretation | : | MALE: 10.00~50.00 U/L |
| Limitations/Interferences | : |
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| 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 |
| 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
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| 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 |
| 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 | : |
Sample collection/handling:
Document Requirements:
NOTE:Double check completeness and correctness of information before sending to HP Main Lab to avoid delay ing processing of sample.
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| 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 | : |
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| 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 |