Laboratory Test Preparation

Scout Film Abdomen,  Whole Abdomen x-ray

is used to assessed abdominal pathologies, including bowel obstructions, calcifications and neoplastic changes. It is also used as a scout/baseline image for contrast studies of the abdomen (i.e. small bowel follow-through).

• There is no special preparation. you will be asked to remove your upper and lower garment and brassiere for female to wear a gown during the exam. Patients are advised not to wear clothes with buttons or with rubberized material prior to the procedure instead, please wear any color plain T-shirt.
• Bring the latest previous result of x-ray including the film or CD if any.
• Bring a Doctor's request.
• Patient must notify the Radiologic Technologist if she is pregnant or suspect to be pregnant. if it is necessary for the pregnant Patient to have an X-ray, an written OB clearance is required.

Result will be available online the next day at 2PM.

Radiopaedia

Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray?
A.All x-rays are on a walk-in basis. Please check the x-ray hours for each branch.
Q. How do I prepare for an X-ray exam?
A.There is no special preparation needed for a regular diagnostic X-ray. You may be asked to change your clothes and wear a gown, or at least remove clothing on the part of the body that needs to be X-rayed. You may be asked to remove any metal objects such as eyeglasses, jewelry, or watches that may interfere.
Q.  How is the x-ray performed?
A.Once you’re fully prepared, your X-ray technologist will tell and help you to position your body to create clear mages. They may ask you to lie, sit, or stand in several positions during the test. They may take images while you stand in front of a specialized plate or sensors. or lie or sit on a specialized plate to capture X-ray images. It’s important to stay still while the images are being taken. This will provide the clearest images possible
Q. Does it hurt?
A.You will not feel anything during the exposure. It is the same as having your picture taken with a
    regular camera.
Q. How long will the procedure take and how will I learn my results?     
A.Depending on the procedure to be done, and the complexity of the exam requested, the x-ray could
    take 10 to 20 minutes, and you will get the results next working day at 2:00 pm.          
Q. Can I view my results on-line
A.Yes, Hi-precision offers an online result for patients to view their results 24/7.
Only the x-ray reading can be viewed in the Health Online.
If patient requested a copy of x-ray film, patient needs to pick up in imaging department.
Q. Is there any side effect after the X-ray procedure?
A.There are no side effects or after-effects of a regular X-ray and you should be able to return to your
    normal daily activities immediately.

Scout Film Abdomen,  Whole Abdomen x-ray

is used to assessed abdominal pathologies, including bowel obstructions, calcifications and neoplastic changes. It is also used as a scout/baseline image for contrast studies of the abdomen (i.e. small bowel follow-through).

• There is no special preparation. you will be asked to remove your upper and lower garment and brassiere for female to wear a gown during the exam. Patients are advised not to wear clothes with buttons or with rubberized material prior to the procedure instead, please wear any color plain T-shirt.
• Bring the latest previous result of x-ray including the film or CD if any.
• Bring a Doctor's request.
• Patient must notify the Radiologic Technologist if she is pregnant or suspect to be pregnant. if it is necessary for the pregnant Patient to have an X-ray, an written OB clearance is required.

Result will be available online the next day at 2PM.

Radiopaedia

Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray?
A.All x-rays are on a walk-in basis. Please check the x-ray hours for each branch.
Q. How do I prepare for an X-ray exam?
A.There is no special preparation needed for a regular diagnostic X-ray. You may be asked to change your clothes and wear a gown, or at least remove clothing on the part of the body that needs to be X-rayed. You may be asked to remove any metal objects such as eyeglasses, jewelry, or watches that may interfere.
Q.  How is the x-ray performed?
A.Once you’re fully prepared, your X-ray technologist will tell and help you to position your body to create clear mages. They may ask you to lie, sit, or stand in several positions during the test. They may take images while you stand in front of a specialized plate or sensors. or lie or sit on a specialized  plate to capture X-ray images. It’s important to stay still while the images are being taken. This will provide the clearest images possible
Q. Does it hurt?
A.You will not feel anything during the exposure. It is the same as having your picture taken with a regular camera.
Q. How long will the procedure take and how will I learn my results?     
A.Depending on the procedure to be done, and the complexity of the exam requested, the x-ray could  take 10 to 20 minutes, and you will get the results next working day at 2:00 pm.          
Q. Can I view my results on-line
A.Yes, Hi-precision offers an online result for patients to view their results 24/7.
Only the x-ray reading can be viewed in the Health Online.
If patient requested a copy of x-ray film, patient needs to pick up in imaging department.
Q. Is there any side effect after the X-ray procedure?
A.There are no side effects or after-effects of a regular X-ray and you should be able to return to your normal daily activities immediately.
 

 is used to identify free intraperitoneal gas (pneumoperitoneum).

• There is no special preparation. you will be asked to remove your upper and lower garment and brassiere for female to wear a gown during the exam. Patients are advised not to wear clothes with buttons or with rubberized material prior to the procedure instead, please wear any color plain T-shirt.
• Bring the latest previous result of x-ray including the film or CD if any.
• Bring a Doctor's request.
• Patient must notify the Radiologic Technologist if she is pregnant or suspect to be pregnant. if it is necessary for the pregnant Patient to have an X-ray, an written OB clearance is required.

Result will be available online the next day at 2PM.

Radiopaedia

Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray?
A.All x-rays are on a walk-in basis. Please check the x-ray hours for each branch.
Q. How do I prepare for an X-ray exam?
A.There is no special preparation needed for a regular diagnostic X-ray. You may be asked to change your clothes and wear a gown, or at least remove clothing on the part of the body that needs to be X-rayed. You may be asked to remove any metal objects such as eyeglasses, jewelry, or watches that may interfere.
Q.  How is the x-ray performed?
A.Once you’re fully prepared, your X-ray technologist will tell and help you to position your body to create clear mages. They may ask you to lie, sit, or stand in several positions during the test. They may take images while you stand in front of a specialized plate or sensors. or lie or sit on a specialized plate to capture X-ray images. It’s important to stay still while the images are being taken. This will provide the clearest images possible
Q. Does it hurt?
A.You will not feel anything during the exposure. It is the same as having your picture taken with a regular camera.
Q. How long will the procedure take and how will I learn my results?    
A.Depending on the procedure to be done, and the complexity of the exam requested, the x-ray could take 10 to 20 minutes, and you will get the results next working day at 2:00 pm.          
Q. Can I view my results on-line
A.Yes, Hi-precision offers an online result for patients to view their results 24/7.
Only the x-ray reading can be viewed in the Health Online. If patient requested a copy of x-ray film, patient needs to pick up in imaging department.
Q. Is there any side effect after the X-ray procedure?
A.There are no side effects or after-effects of a regular X-ray and you should be able to return to your normal daily activities immediately.

The ankle, or talocrural, is the joint between the foot and leg. It consists of three bones - the tibia (shin bone), fibula (calf bone), and the talus (foot bone above the heel bone).

An ankle X-Ray has different views - AP, Lateral, Mortise, and Oblique (Medial/Lateral).

It is used to:

• Detect fractured bones, injuries, or joint dislocation
• Find the cause of symptoms such as pain, swelling, tenderness
• Demonstrate proper alignment and stabilization of bony fragments following treatment of a fracture
• Guide orthopedic surgery
• Look for injury, infection, arthritis, abnormal bone growths and bony changes seen in metabolic conditions
• Assist in the detection and diagnosis of bone cancer
• Locate foreign objects in soft tissues around or in bones

• There is no special preparation. you will be asked to remove your lower garment and for female to wear a gown during the exam.
• Bring the latest previous result of x-ray including the film or CD if any.
• Bring a Doctor's request.
• Patient must notify the Radiologic Technologist if she is pregnant or suspect to be pregnant. if it is necessary for the pregnant Patient to have an X-ray, an written OB clearance is required.

Result will be available online the next day at 2PM.

Radiopaedia

Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray?
A. All x-rays are on a walk-in basis. Please check the x-ray hours for each branch.
Q. How do I prepare for an X-ray exam?
A.There is no special preparation needed for a regular diagnostic X-ray. You may be asked to change your clothes and wear a gown, or at least remove clothing on the part of the body that needs to be X-rayed. You may be asked to remove any metal objects such as eyeglasses, jewelry, or watches that may interfere.
Q.  How is the x-ray performed?
A.Once you’re fully prepared, your X-ray technologist will tell and help you to position your body to create clear mages. They may ask you to lie, sit, or stand in several positions during the test. They may take images while you stand in front of a specialized plate or sensors. or lie or sit on a specialized plate to capture X-ray images. It’s important to stay still while the images are being taken. This will provide the clearest images possible
Q. Does it hurt?
A.You will not feel anything during the exposure. It is the same as having your picture taken with a
    regular camera.
Q. How long will the procedure take and how will I learn my results?     
A.Depending on the procedure to be done, and the complexity of the exam requested, the x-ray could take 10 to 20 minutes, and you will get the results next working day at 2:00 pm.          
Q. Can I view my results on-line
A.Yes, Hi-precision offers an online result for patients to view their results 24/7.
Only the x-ray reading can be viewed in the Health Online.
If patient requested a copy of x-ray film, patient needs to pick up in imaging department.
Q. Is there any side effect after the X-ray procedure?
A.There are no side effects or after-effects of a regular X-ray and you should be able to return to your normal daily activities immediately.

HUMERUS

is used to detects traumatic injury to the shaft of the humerus.
This includes the following:

• bony tenderness at the glenohumeral joint/region
• restriction of abduction
• suspected dislocation
• suspected bone tumors

• There is no special preparation. you will be asked to remove your upper  garment and brassiere for female to wear a gown during the exam. Patients are advised not to wear clothes with buttons or with rubberized material prior to the procedure instead, please wear any color plain T-shirt.
• Bring the latest previous result of x-ray including the film or CD if any.
• Bring a Doctor's request.
• Patient must notify the Radiologic Technologist if she is pregnant or suspect to be pregnant. if it is necessary for the pregnant Patient to have an X-ray, an written OB clearance is required.

Result will be available online the next day at 2PM.

Radiopaedia

Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray?
A.All x-rays are on a walk-in basis. Please check the x-ray hours for each branch.
Q. How do I prepare for an X-ray exam?
A.There is no special preparation needed for a regular diagnostic X-ray. You may be asked to change your clothes and wear a gown, or at least remove clothing on the part of the body that needs to be X-rayed. You may be asked to remove any metal objects such as eyeglasses, jewelry, or watches that may interfere.
Q.  How is the x-ray performed?
A.Once you’re fully prepared, your X-ray technologist will tell and help you to position your body to create clear mages. They may ask you to lie, sit, or stand in several positions during the test. They may take images while you stand in front of a specialized plate or sensors. or lie or sit on a specialized plate to capture X-ray images. It’s important to stay still while the images are being taken. This will provide the clearest images possible
Q. Does it hurt?
A.You will not feel anything during the exposure. It is the same as having your picture taken with a regular camera.
Q. How long will the procedure take and how will I learn my results?    
A.Depending on the procedure to be done, and the complexity of the exam requested, the x-ray could take 10 to 20 minutes, and you will get the results next working day at 2:00 pm.          
Q. Can I view my results on-line
A.Yes, Hi-precision offers an online result for patients to view their results 24/7.
Only the x-ray reading can be viewed in the Health Online.
If patient requested a copy of x-ray film, patient needs to pick up in imaging department.
Q. Is there any side effect after the X-ray procedure?
A.There are no side effects or after-effects of a regular X-ray and you should be able to return to your normal daily activities immediately.

is used to diagnose chest and abdominal disease or pathology of a infant patient.

• There is no special preparation. you will be asked to remove your upper and lower garment of the pediatric patient. Parents or guardian are advised not to dressed the patient with buttons or with rubberized material prior to the procedure instead, please wear any color plain T-shirt.
• Bring the latest previous result of x-ray including the film or CD if any.
• Bring a Doctor's request.
• Patient must notify the Radiologic Technologist if she is pregnant or suspect to be pregnant. if it is necessary for the pregnant Patient to have an X-ray, an written OB clearance is required.

Result will be available online the next day at 2PM.

Radiopaedia

Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray?
A.All x-rays are on a walk-in basis. Please check the x-ray hours for each branch.
Q. How do I prepare for an X-ray exam?
A.There is no special preparation needed for a regular diagnostic X-ray. You may be asked to change your clothes and wear a gown, or at least remove clothing on the part of the body that needs to be X-rayed. You may be asked to remove any metal objects such as eyeglasses, jewelry, or watches that may interfere.
Q.  How is the x-ray performed?
A.Once you’re fully prepared, your X-ray technologist will tell and help you to position your body to create clear mages. They may ask you to lie, sit, or stand in several positions during the test. They may take images while you stand in front of a specialized plate or sensors. or lie or sit on a specialized plate to capture X-ray images. It’s important to stay still while the images are being taken. This will provide the clearest images possible
Q. Does it hurt?
A.You will not feel anything during the exposure. It is the same as having your picture taken with a regular camera.
Q. How long will the procedure take and how will I learn my results?    
A.Depending on the procedure to be done, and the complexity of the exam requested, the x-ray could take 10 to 20 minutes, and you will get the results next working day at 2:00 pm.          
Q. Can I view my results on-line
A.Yes, Hi-precision offers an online result for patients to view their results 24/7.
Only the x-ray reading can be viewed in the Health Online. If patient requested a copy of x-ray film, patient needs to pick up in imaging department.
Q. Is there any side effect after the X-ray procedure?
A.There are no side effects or after-effects of a regular X-ray and you should be able to return to your normal daily activities immediately.

Norgaard projection, or posterior oblique view of both hands

is used to evaluate for early evidence of rheumatoid arthritis at second through the fifth proximal phalanges and MCP joints. It is used to rule out fractures of the base of fifth metacarpal of both hands.

• There is no special preparation.
• Bring the latest previous result of x-ray including the film or CD if any.
• Bring a Doctor's request.
• Patient must notify the Radiologic Technologist if she is pregnant or suspect to be pregnant. if it is necessary for the pregnant Patient to have an X-ray, an written OB clearance is required.

Result will be available online the next day at 2PM.

Radiopaedia

Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray?
A.All x-rays are on a walk-in basis. Please check the x-ray hours for each branch.
Q. How do I prepare for an X-ray exam?
A.There is no special preparation needed for a regular diagnostic X-ray. You may be asked to change your clothes and wear a gown, or at least remove clothing on the part of the body that needs to be X-rayed. You may be asked to remove any metal objects such as eyeglasses, jewelry, or watches that may interfere.
Q.  How is the x-ray performed?
A.Once you’re fully prepared, your X-ray technologist will tell and help you to position your body to create clear mages. They may ask you to lie, sit, or stand in several positions during the test. They may take images while you stand in front of a specialized plate or sensors. or lie or sit on a specialized plate to capture X-ray images. It’s important to stay still while the images are being taken. This will provide the clearest images possible
Q. Does it hurt?
A.You will not feel anything during the exposure. It is the same as having your picture taken with a regular camera.
Q. How long will the procedure take and how will I learn my results?    
A.Depending on the procedure to be done, and the complexity of the exam requested, the x-ray could take 10 to 20 minutes, and you will get the results next working day at 2:00 pm.          
Q. Can I view my results on-line
A.Yes, Hi-precision offers an online result for patients to view their results 24/7.
Only the x-ray reading can be viewed in the Health Online.
If patient requested a copy of x-ray film, patient needs to pick up in imaging department.
Q. Is there any side effect after the X-ray procedure?
A.There are no side effects or after-effects of a regular X-ray and you should be able to return to your normal daily activities immediately.

is used to helps doctors estimate the maturity of a child's skeletal system. It's usually done by taking a single X-ray of the left wrist, hand, and fingers

• There is no special preparation.
• Bring the latest previous result of x-ray including the film or CD if any.
• Bring a Doctor's request.
• Patient must notify the Radiologic Technologist if she is pregnant or suspect to be pregnant. if it is necessary for the pregnant Patient to have an X-ray, an written OB clearance is required.

Result will be available online the next day at 2PM.

Radiopaedia

Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray?
A.All x-rays are on a walk-in basis. Please check the x-ray hours for each branch.
Q. How do I prepare for an X-ray exam?
A.There is no special preparation needed for a regular diagnostic X-ray. You may be asked to change your clothes and wear a gown, or at least remove clothing on the part of the body that needs to be X-rayed. You may be asked to remove any metal objects such as eyeglasses, jewelry, or watches that may interfere.
Q.  How is the x-ray performed?
A.Once you’re fully prepared, your X-ray technologist will tell and help you to position your body to create clear mages. They may ask you to lie, sit, or stand in several positions during the test. They may take images while you stand in front of a specialized plate or sensors. or lie or sit on a specialized plate to capture X-ray images. It’s important to stay still while the images are being taken. This will provide the clearest images possible
Q. Does it hurt?
A.You will not feel anything during the exposure. It is the same as having your picture taken with a regular camera.
Q. How long will the procedure take and how will I learn my results?    
A.Depending on the procedure to be done, and the complexity of the exam requested, the x-ray could take 10 to 20 minutes, and you will get the results next working day at 2:00 pm.          
Q. Can I view my results on-line
A.Yes, Hi-precision offers an online result for patients to view their results 24/7.
Only the x-ray reading can be viewed in the Health Online.
If patient requested a copy of x-ray film, patient needs to pick up in imaging department.
Q. Is there any side effect after the X-ray procedure?
A.There are no side effects or after-effects of a regular X-ray and you should be able to return to your normal daily activities immediately.

Os Calcis

is used to visualize pathologies or fractures resulting in medial or lateral displacement.

• There is no special preparation. you will be asked to remove your lower garment and for female to wear a gown during the exam.
• Bring the latest previous result of x-ray including the film or CD if any.
• Bring a Doctor's request.
• Patient must notify the Radiologic Technologist if she is pregnant or suspect to be pregnant. if it is necessary for the pregnant Patient to have an X-ray, an written OB clearance is required.

Result will be available online the next day at 2PM.

Radiopaedia

Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray?
A.All x-rays are on a walk-in basis. Please check the x-ray hours for each branch.
Q. How do I prepare for an X-ray exam?
A.There is no special preparation needed for a regular diagnostic X-ray. You may be asked to change your clothes and wear a gown, or at least remove clothing on the part of the body that needs to be X-rayed. You may be asked to remove any metal objects such as eyeglasses, jewelry, or watches that may interfere.
Q.  How is the x-ray performed?
A.Once you’re fully prepared, your X-ray technologist will tell and help you to position your body to create clear mages. They may ask you to lie, sit, or stand in several positions during the test. They may take images while you stand in front of a specialized plate or sensors. or lie or sit on a specialized plate to capture X-ray images. It’s important to stay still while the images are being taken. This will provide the clearest images possible
Q. Does it hurt?
A. You will not feel anything during the exposure. It is the same as having your picture taken with a regular camera.
Q. How long will the procedure take and how will I learn my results?    
A. Depending on the procedure to be done, and the complexity of the exam requested, the x-ray could take 10 to 20 minutes, and you will get the results next working day at 2:00 pm.          
Q. Can I view my results on-line
A.Yes, Hi-precision offers an online result for patients to view their results 24/7.
Only the x-ray reading can be viewed in the Health Online. If patient requested a copy of x-ray film, patient needs to pick up in imaging department.
Q. Is there any side effect after the X-ray procedure?
A.There are no side effects or after-effects of a regular X-ray and you should be able to return to your normal daily activities immediately.

is used to help find the cause of symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, or chest pain. It can detect signs of asthma, pneumonia, a collapsed lung, heart problems (such as an enlarged heart), and broken ribs or lung damage after an injury.

Chest X-rays can reveal small metal objects (such as coins) that might have been swallowed. They can also help confirm that medical tubes have been placed in the right locations in the lungs, heart, blood vessels, or stomach.

• There is no special preparation. you will be asked to remove your upper  garment and brassiere for female to wear a gown during the exam. Patients are advised not to wear clothes with buttons or with rubberized material prior to the procedure instead, please wear any color plain T-shirt.
• Bring the latest previous result of x-ray including the film or CD if any.
• Bring a Doctor's request.
• Patient must notify the Radiologic Technologist if she is pregnant or suspect to be pregnant. if it is necessary for the pregnant Patient to have an X-ray, an written OB clearance is required.

Result will be available online the next day at 2PM.

Radiopaedia

Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray?
A.All x-rays are on a walk-in basis. Please check the x-ray hours for each branch.
Q. How do I prepare for an X-ray exam?
A.There is no special preparation needed for a regular diagnostic X-ray. You may your clothes and wear a gown, or at least remove clothing on the part of the body that needs to be X-rayed. You may be asked to remove any metal objects such as eyeglasses, jewelry, or watches that may interfere.
Q.  How is the x-ray performed?
A.Once you’re fully prepared, your X-ray technologist will tell and help you to position your body to create clear mages. They may ask you to lie, sit, or stand in several positions during the test. They may take images while you stand in front of a specialized plate or sensors. or lie or sit on a specialized plate to capture X-ray images. It’s important to stay still while the images are being taken. This will provide the clearest images possible
Q. Does it hurt?
A.You will not feel anything during the exposure. It is the same as having your picture taken with a regular camera.
Q. How long will the procedure take and how will I learn my results?    
A.Depending on the procedure to be done, and the complexity of the exam requested, the x-ray could take 10 to 20 minutes, and you will get the results next working day at 2:00 pm.          
Q. Can I view my results on-line
A.Yes, Hi-precision offers an online result for patients to view their results 24/7.
Only the x-ray reading can be viewed in the Health Online. If patient requested a copy of x-ray film, patient needs to pick up in imaging department.
Q. Is there any side effect after the X-ray procedure?
A.There are no side effects or after-effects of a regular X-ray and you should be able to return to your normal daily activities immediately.

lordotic view

is used to detect lesion behind the clavicle. The clavicle projects up in the lordotic view and projects down in the kyphotic view, making the lesion visible without the overlapping clavicle.

• There is no special preparation. you will be asked to remove your upper  garment and brassiere for female to wear a gown during the exam. Patients are advised not to wear clothes with buttons or with rubberized material prior to the procedure instead, please wear any color plain T-shirt.
• Bring the latest previous result of x-ray including the film or CD if any.
• Bring a Doctor's request.
• Patient must notify the Radiologic Technologist if she is pregnant or suspect to be pregnant. if it is necessary for the pregnant Patient to have an X-ray, an written OB clearance is required.

Result will be available online the next day at 2PM.

Radiopaedia

Q. Do I need to schedule an appointment for an X-ray?
A.All x-rays are on a walk-in basis. Please check the x-ray hours for each branch.
Q. How do I prepare for an X-ray exam?
A.There is no special preparation needed for a regular diagnostic X-ray. You may be asked to change your clothes and wear a gown, or at least remove clothing on X-rayed. You may be asked to remove any metal objects such as eyeglasses, jewelry, or watches that may interfere.
Q.  How is the x-ray performed?
A.Once you’re fully prepared, your X-ray technologist will tell and help you to position your body to create clear mages. They may ask you to lie, sit, or stand in several positions during the test. They may take images while you stand in front of a specialized plate or sensors. or lie or sit on a specialized plate to capture X-ray images. It’s important to stay still while the images are being taken. This will
provide the clearest images possible
Q. Does it hurt?
A.You will not feel anything during the exposure. It is the same as having your picture taken with a regular camera.
Q. How long will the procedure take and how will I learn my results?     
A. Depending on the procedure to be done, and the complexity of the exam requested, the x-ray could take 10 to 20 minutes, and you will get the results next working day at 2:00 pm.          
Q. Can I view my results on-line
A.Yes, Hi-precision offers an online result for patients to view their results 24/7.
Only the x-ray reading can be viewed in the Health Online. If patient requested a copy of x-ray film, patient needs to pick up in imaging department.
Q. Is there any side effect after the X-ray procedure?
A. There are no side effects or after-effects of a regular X-ray and you should be able to return to your normal daily activities immediately.

• Iron overload
• Iron - Urines

Not Applicable

An element which plays a key role in hemoglobin, myoglobin and various respiratory enzyme systems. Very high levels are found in hemochromatosis, both primary (due to excess intestinal absorption) and secondary to over-consumption (alcoholism, repeated blood transfusions, etc.). Low iron levels are due to insufficient intake, poor absorption, increased requirement (e.g. during pregnancy) or heavy losses (bleeding).

Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) • Mass Spectrometry (MS)

Special Test

No patient preperation necessary.

Sterlie leak proof container

100 ML Aliquot of 24 Urine Collected without preservative 

Not Applicable

24 Hours

7 Days

28 Days

Transport specimen at 2 – 30 °C   Ref temp

Not Applicable

Batch Running

Monday, 12:00 PM

3 weeks after cut-off (excluding saturday, sunday and Holidays)

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

• 24 Hour Urine Mg

Not applicable

May provide earlier indication of evolving defiency than serum, magnesium deficiency may lead to hypocalcemia and cardiac arrhythmias.

Colorimetric

Chemistry

24 Hour Urine Collection procedure:

1. Void at the beginning of the collection period and discard the specimen.
2. Collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the collection period.
3. Keep specimen on ice during collection.
4. Label the bottle with patient name and date & time collection started and ended.

Clean plastic (metal-free) container

24 Hr Urine Sample
NOTE: 60mL aliquot of the whole 24hr urine sample is acceptable. Ensure correct aliquoting procedure is followed (place all samples in one container and mix well prior to obtaining an aliquot)

Not applicable

1 Week

1 Week

1 Month

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

• Exceeded sample stability requirement
• Quantity not sufficient
• Improperly labeled specimens
• Improper urine collection

Daily

Monday to Saturday: 10:00 PM

Sunday: 6:00pm

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

3.00-5.00 mmol/24Hr (72.90-121.50 mg/24Hr)

• Erythrocytes in urine can produce falsely elevated results due to intracellular magnesium levels.
• Substances that may interfere with the assay: Inorganic Phosphorus, Calcium, Sodium Fluoride

Not applicable

Cardiac arrhythmias

Not applicable

Not applicable

Urine osmolality reflects the molecular concentration of solutes excreted in the urine and the water excretion status. It detects the concentration and dilution abilities of the kidneys. Aids in monitoring of electrolyte and water balance.

Freezing Point Depression

Chemistry

No patient preparation necessary.

Plastic leak proof clean container

60 mL of 24 Hour Urine

Not applicable

Not acceptable

2 Days

>/=3 days

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

• Quantity not sufficient
• Received sample/s at room temperature (15-25°C):
• Improperly labeled specimen
• Improper urine collection

Tuesday and Friday

Monday to Saturday:10:00 PM

Sunday:6:00PM

ROUTINE(on running day)
• 4 hours after receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger

STAT(on running day)
• After 2½ hours from extraction/messenger arrival

300-900 mmol/kg H2O (mOsm/kg H2O)

Samples that contain large amounts of glucose or sugars, etc. can cause fluctuations in the formation of ice crystals due to their viscosity.

Q: What is Osmolality?

A:  Osmolality is a measure of the number of dissolved particles in a fluid. A test for osmolality measures the amount of dissolved substances such as sodium, potassium, chloride, glucose and urea in a sample of blood and sometimes in urine.

Q: When is it ordered?

A: Testing may be ordered when a person has an unexplained low blood sodium or signs and symptoms that a healthcare practitioner suspects may be due to low blood sodium such as:

• Excessive thirst
• Confusion
• Nausea
• Headache
• Lethargy
• In severe cases, seizures or coma

A urine osmolality test may be ordered along with blood testing when a health practitioner wants to compare urine results with the serum osmolality and/or when the person being tested is producing increased or decreased amounts of urine.

Sodium, Hyponatremia, Hypernatremia, dehydration, Kidney function

• 24 Hour Urine PO4
• 24 Hour Urine Phos

Not applicable

• Evaluation of hypo- or hyper-phosphatemic states
• Evaluation of patients with nephrolithiasis

Phosphomolybdate

Chemistry

•Obtain urine preservative (30 mL HCL of 6M HCL) from laboratory prior to collection.
• Place all preservative in sample container prior to collection.
NOTE: Use 1 container for the whole urine collection.

24 Hour Urine Collection procedure:

1. Void at the beginning of the collection period and discard the specimen.
2. Collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the collection period.
3. Keep specimen at room temperature during collection.
4. Label the bottle with patient name and date & time collection started and ended.

Clean plastic container with 30 mL HCL

24 Hr Urine Sample
NOTE: 60mL aliquot of the whole 24hr urine sample is acceptable. Ensure correct aliquoting procedure is followed (place all samples in one container and mix well prior to obtaining an aliquot)

Not applicable

2 Days

No Recommendation

No Recommendation

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

• Exceeded sample stability requirement
• Quantity not sufficient
• Improperly labeled specimens
• Improper urine collection/ NO urine preservative (30 mL HCL)

Daily

Monday to Saturday:6 PM

Sunday:6:00PM

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

12.90-42.00 mmol/24Hr (0.40-1.30 g/24Hr)

None specified

Not applicable

hypo- or hyper-phosphatemic states, nephrolithiasis