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| TEST NAME | PATIENT PREPARATION | TYPE OF SAMPLE | TYPE OF CONTAINER | QUANTITY OF SAMPLE REQUIRED | STABILITY S/P/U/CSF | METHOD | TURN AROUND TIME | Reference Range | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTOR (ACHR) BINDING ANTIBODY | This assay should not be requested for patients who have recently received radio-isotopes therapeutically or diagnostically due to potential assay interference | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 8 HR, REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | Enzyme Immunoassay | 5 DAYS | Negative 0.0-0.4 nmol/L Positive 0.5 nmol/L or greater | Neurologist |
| ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTOR (ACHR) BLOCKING ANTIBODY | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 8 HR, REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | Enzyme Immunoassay | 5 DAYS | Negative: 0-26% blocking Indeterminate: 27-41% blocking Positive: 42% or greater blocking | Neurologist |
| AFB CULTURE, Automated | NONE | BONE MARROW/BRONCHIAL LAVAGE/BRUSHINGS /OTHER BODY FLUID/SPUTUM/TISSUES/ URINE (EARLY MORNING) | STERILE CONTAINER | COLLECT APPROXIMATEL Y 15-30 ML OF FLUID .URINE FULL VOIDED SAMPLE. | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 7 DAYS, FROZEN UN ACCEPTABLE | MICROSCOPY CULTURE/MB BACT SYSTEM. | Negative 45 days Positives as soon as detected | No growth | Physician |
| AFB CULTURE, Manual | NONE | BONE MARROW/BRONCHIAL LAVAGE/BRUSHINGS /OTHER BODY FLUID/SPUTUM/TISSUES/ URINE (EARLY MORNING) | STERILE CONTAINER | COLLECT APPROXIMATEL Y 15-30 ML OF FLUID .URINE FULL VOIDED SAMPLE. | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 7DAYS, FROZEN NA | L J CULTURE METHOD/MB BACT SYSTEM. | 8-12 WEEKS | No growth | Physician |
| AFB RADIOMETRIC SUSCEPTIBILITY : (SIREP) PANE | NONE | PURE CULTURE | MB/BACT BOTTLE | NONE | 1MONTH AT 37ºC | RADIOMETRIC | 4 WEEKS | ||
| AFB RADIOMETRIC SUSCEPTIBILITY : 5 DRUG PANEL | NONE | PURE CULTURE | MB/BACT BOTTLE | NONE | 1MONTH AT 37ºC | RADIOMETRIC | 4 WEEKS | ||
| AFB RADIOMETRIC SUSCEPTIBILITY:1 0 DRUG PANEL | NONE | PURE CULTURE | MB/BACT BOTTLE | NONE | 1MONTH AT 37ºC | RADIOMETRIC | 4 WEEKS | ||
| AFB RADIOMETRIC SUSCEPTIBILITY:1 0 DRUG PANEL | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | 1MONTH AT 37ºC | RADIOMETRIC | 4 WEEKS | ||
| AFB SENSITIVITY | NONE | PURE CULTURE | MB/BACT BOTTLE | NONE | 1MONTH AT 37ºC | RADIOMETRIC | 4 WEEKS | ||
| AFB STAIN (ACID FAST BACILLI) | NONE | ANY SPECIMEN | STERILE CONTAINER | SAMPLES AS PER THE CULTURE QUANTITY | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 24 HRS, FROZEN NA | Auramine and Ziehl Neelsen staining, MICROSCOPY | 4 WEEKS | Negative for acid-fast bacilli | Physician |
| AMA (IF) | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 6 HRS, REFRIGERATED 72 HRS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | IMMUNO FLUOROSCENCE IF | 24 HOURS | Gastroenterologist | |
| ANA PROFILE | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 6 HRS, REFRIGERATED 72 HRS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | IMMUNOBLOT & ENZYME IMMUNO ASSAY | 24 HOURS | Rheumatologist, Chest Physician, Physician | |
| ANA QUANTITATIVE (IF) | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 6 HRS, REFRIGERATED 72 HRS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | IMMUNO FLUOROSCENCE IF | 24 HOURS | ||
| ANA SCREENING | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 6 HRS, REFRIGERATED 72 HRS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | LATEX AGGLUTINATION | 24 HOURS | ||
| ANAEROBIC CULTURE | NONE | EAR SWAB/ MIDDLE EAR EFFUSION/AMNIOTIC FLUID, ASCITIC FLUID, PERICARDIAL FLUID, PERITONEAL FLUID, PLEURAL FLUID, SYNOVIAL FLUID/EXUDATES PUS SWABS | STERILE CONTAINER | SAMPLES AS PER THE CULTURE QUANTITY | IF A DELAY IN TRANSPORT OR PROCESSING IS ANTICIPATED, KEEP THE SPECIMEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. | MICROSCOPY, CULTURE. | 1WEEK | ||
| ANCA (IF) | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 6 HRS, REFRIGERATED 72 HRS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | IMMUNO FLUOROSCENCE ASSAY ( IFA) | 24 HOURS | ||
| ANTI CCP ANTIBODY | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 6 HRS, REFRIGERATED 72 HRS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ELISA | 3 DAYS | ||
| ANTI ENDOMYSIUM ANTIBODY | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 6 HRS, REFRIGERATED 72 HRS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | IMMUNO FLUOROSCENCE ASSAY ( IFA) | 5 DAYS | ||
| ANTI PLATELET ANTIBODY | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 6 HRS, REFRIGERATED 72 HRS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | IMMUNO FLUOROSCENCE ASSAY ( IFA) | 5 DAYS | ||
| ANTI HAV ANTI BODY TOTAL | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ELISA | 5 DAYS | ||
| ANTI HAV IGM | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOFLUORO SCENCE ASSAY | 24 HOURS | ||
| ANTI HBC (TOTAL) | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOFLUORO SCENCE ASSAY | 5 DAYS | ||
| ANTI HBC IGM | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOFLUORO SCENCE ASSAY | 24 HOURS | ||
| ANTI HBE ANTIBODY | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOFLUORO SCENCE ASSAY | 24 HOURS | ||
| ANTI HBSAG ANTIBODY | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOFLUORO SCENCE ASSAY | 24 HOURS | ||
| ANTI HEV IGM | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ELISA | 24 HOURS | ||
| ANTI PARIETAL ANTIBODY | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | IMMUNO FLUOROSCENCE IF | 10 DAYS | ||
| ANTI SPERM ANTIBODY | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ELISA | 7 DAYS | ||
| ASLO (ANTI STREPTOLYSIN O) | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM NA, REFRIGERATED 2DAYS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | LATEX AGGLUTINATION | 24 HOURS | ||
| ASMA (IF) | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 6 HRS, REFRIGERATED 72 HRS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | IMMUNO FLUOROSCENCE IF | 24 HOURS | ||
| ABSOLUTE EOSINOPHIL COUNT | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 12HRS R- 6 DAYS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/ MICROSCOPY | 4HRS | ||
| ABSOLUTE LYMPHOCYTE COUNT | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/ MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS | ||
| ABSOLUTE NEUTROPHILS COUNT | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/ MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS | ||
| ACTIVATED PROTEIN C RESISTANCE (OUTSOURCED TO SRL RELIGARE) | 12 HR FASTING | PLASMA | 3. 2% SODIUM CITRATE VACUTAINER | 2.7ML / 4.5 ML | WB :< 2H PPP: A <4 HR R<24H -200C -3 WEEKS -800C- 3 MONTHS | CLOT BASED | 6 WEEKS | ||
| ACUTE LEUKEMIA COMPREHENSIVE DIAG. PANEL & KARYOTYPING (OUTSOURCED TO DABUR ONCQUEST) | NOT APPLICABLE | WB/ BMA | SODIUM HEPARIN VACUTAINER | 7 – 8 ML WB/ 4 - 5 ML. BMA IN TWO GREEN TOP TUBES | 20-25°C DO NOT FREEZE. | FLOW CYTOMETRY + CONVENTIONAL KARYOTYPING | 2 WEEKS | ||
| ACUTE LUKEMIA COMPREHENSIVE DIAG PANEL (OUTSOURCED TO DABUR ONCQUEST) | NOT APPLICABLE | WB/ BMA | SODIUM HEPARIN VACUTAINER | 7 – 8 ML WB/ 4 - 5 ML. BMA IN TWO GREEN TOP TUBES | 20-25°C DO NOT FREEZE | FLOW CYTOMETRY | 1 WEEK | ||
| ALPHA THALASSEMIA MUTATION DETECECTION (OUTSOURCED TO SRL RELIGARE | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 5.0 ML ( 2.0 ML) | R-72 HRS | MULTIPLEX DNA POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION | 2 WEEKS | ||
| ANTI THROMBIN III DEFICIENCY (OUTSOURCED TO SRL RELIGARE) | 12 HR FASTING | PLATELET POOR PLASMA | 3. 2% SODIUM CITRATE VACUTAINER | 2.7ML / 4.5 ML | WB :< 2H PPP: A <4 HR R<24H -200C -3 WEEKS -800C- 3 MONTHS | CHROMOGENIC | 1 WEEK | ||
| APT TEST | NOT APPLICABLE | GASTRIC CONTENTS/ STOOL | 50 ML TIGHTLY CAPPED WIDE MOUTH PLASTIC CONTAINER | NOT APPLICABLE | A: 24 HRS | MANUAL | 4 HRS | ||
| ASCITIC FLUID CELL COUNT | NOT APPLICABLE | ASCITIC /PERITONEAL FLUID. | CLEAN STOPPERED PLASTIC TEST TUBE/ RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 5 ML | A – 1-2HRS R– 24 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| 17 – ALPHA - HYDROXYPROGES TERONE | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 24 HOURS FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ENZYME IMMUNO ASSAY | 7 DAYS | ||
| 5-HYDROXY INDOLEACETIC ACID | FRUITS - PINEAPPLE, BANANA, WALNUT, TOMATOES, PLUM,AVOCAD O, CHOCOLATES, DRUGS - PHENOTHIAZIN E, MAO INHIBITORS,RE SERPINE FLUOROURACI L,MELPHALAN, IMIPRAMINE TO BE AVOIDED 72 HRS BEFORE SAMPLE COLLECTION | URINE-24HRS | CONTAINER WITH PRESERVATIVE ADD DROP BY DROP 6N HCL TO BRING PH < 3.0 | 50 ML | REFRIGERATED 2 WEEKS FROZEN 4 WEEKS | COLUMN CHROMATOGRAP HY | 7 DAYS, | ||
| ADRENO CORTICOTROPIC HORMONE (ACTH) | NONE | BLOOD | EDTA TUBE- LAVENDER CAPPED | 4 ML | MIX WELL & IMMEDIATELY TRANSFER PLASMA INTO A SEPARATE CONTAINER & FREEZE- STABILITY 2WEEKS | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 7 DAYS, | ||
| ALBUMIN | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | SEPARATE FROM CELLS IMMEDIATELY REFRIGERATE 2 TO 8 C FOR 30 DAYS, | BCG | 3 HRS | ||
| ACETAMINOPHEN | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 24 HRS | SPECTROPHOTO METRY | 4 HRS | ||
| ALDOSTERONE | OVER NIGHT FASTING.DRA W SPECIMEN AFTER PATIENT IS MADE TO SIT UP FOR 30 MINS. | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 24 HRS FROZEN 2 WEEKS | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 7 DAYS, | ||
| ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 2 TO 25 C FOR 7 DAYS | PNP AMPBUFFER | 3 HRS | ||
| AMINOLEVULINIC ACID (ALA) (24HRS URINE) | NONE | URINE- 24HRS | COLLECT IN A DARK COLOURED CONTAINER WITH 0.1 ML GLACIAL ACETIC ACID | 10 ML | REFRIGERATE 20 DAYS FROZEN 4 WEEKS | COLUMN CROMATO GRAPHY | 72 HRS | ||
| AMINOLEVULINIC ACID (ALA) (SPOT URINE) | NONE | SPOT URINE (2ND MORNING URINE SAMPLE) | COLLECT IN A DARK COLOURED CONTAINER WITH 0.1 ML GLACIAL ACETIC ACID (WRAP COMPLETELY WITH BLACK PAPER OR ALUMINUM FOIL) | 10 ML | REFRIGERATE 20 DAYS FROZEN 4 WEEKS | COLUMN CHROMAT OGRAPHY | 7 DAYS, O/S | ||
| ANDROSTENEDIO NE | EARLY MORNING SPECIMEN, AGE & SEX TO BE NOTED | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 48 HRS FROZEN 4 WEEKS | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 7 DAYS, | ||
| ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME | OVERNIGHT FASTING REQUIRED | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 72 HRS FROZEN 2 WEEKS | SPECTROPHOTO METRY | 7 DAYS, | ||
| ANTI DIURETIC HORMONE (VASSOPRESSIN) | NONE | URINE-RANDOM | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | RIA | 3 WEEKS, | ||
| APOLIPOPROTEIN A-1 | 12 HRS FASTING IS REQUIRED | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 3 DAYS FROZEN 2 WEEKS | IMMUNOTURBIDO METRY | 7 DAYS, | ||
| APOLIPOPROTEIN B | 12 HRS FASTING IS REQUIRED | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 3 DAYS FROZEN 2 WEEKS | IMMUNOTURBIDO METRY | 7 DAYS, | ||
| AMMONIA | NONE | BLOOD | LAVENDER CAPPED TUBE- EDTA | 3ML | SAMPLE TO BE BROUGHT IN ICE TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | SPECTROPHOTO METRY | 2 HRS | ||
| AST (S.G.O.T) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 7 DAYS | UV WITHOUT P5P | 3 HRS | ||
| ALT (S.G.P.T) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 7 DAYS | UV WITHOUT P5P | 3 HRS | ||
| ALPHA – 1 – ANTITRYPSIN | OVER NIGHT FASTING IS REQUIRED | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | CENTRIFUGE AND SEPARATE SERUM IMMEDIATELY REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | NEPHELOMETRY | 7 DAYS, | ||
| AMYLASE | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 2 TO 25 C FOR 7 DAYS | CNPG3 | 3 HRS | ||
| AMYLASE | NONE | URINE (RANDOM) | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 10 DAYS | CNPG3 | 3 HRS | ||
| ACID PHOSPHATASE (TOTAL) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | LABILE CENTRIFUGE SEPARATE SERUM AND TRANSFER IN PLASTIC VIAL WITH STABILIZER IMMEDIATELY SERUM WITH STABILIZER (20ML ACETATE BUFFER) | NAPHTHYL PHOSPHATE | 7 DAYS, | ||
| AFP | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 6 HRS | ||
| ACID PHOSPHATASE (PROSTATIC) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | LABILE CENTRIFUGE SEPARATE SERUM AND TRANSFER IN PLASTIC VIAL WITH STABILIZER IMMEDIATELY SERUM WITH STABILIZER (20ML ACETATE BUFFER) | NAPHTHYL PHOSPHATE | 7 DAYS, | ||
| ANTI GLIADIN IGG | NA | SERUM OR PLASMA | RED CAP | 4CC | 2-80C | ENZYME IMMUNOASSAY | 3 WORKING DAYS | ||
| BLOOD CULTURE | NONE | BLOOD | BLOOD AEROBIC FA, BLOOD CULTURE ANAEROBIC FN, BLOOD CULTURE PEDIATRICPF | FOR VOLUMES 1-4 ML, EXPEL ALL AIR FROM THE SYRINGE AND ASEPTICALLY INJECT THE VOLUME INTO A BACT/ALERT PEDIATRIC BOTTLE | IF A DELAY IN TRANSPORT OR PROCESSING IS ANTICIPATED, KEEP THE SPECIMEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. | BACT ALERT BLOOD CULTURE SYSTEM, MICROSCOPY,CU LTURE,SENSITIVI TY. | PRELIMINARY REPORTS AFTER 24, 48 AND 72 HOURS,FINAL REPORT 7 DAYS | ||
| BRONCHIAL LAVAGE CULTURE | NONE | BRONCHIAL LAVAGE BRONCHIAL ASPIRATE BRONCHIL BRUSHINGS,BRONCHIAL WASHINGS, BRONCHOALVEOR LAVAGE, TRANSTHORACIC ASPIRATE, TRANSTRACHEAL ASPIRATE | STERILE CONTAINER | COLLECT APPROXIMATEL Y 15-30 ML OF FLUID . | IF THERE IS A DELAY IN PROCESSING (>2 HOURS), REFRIGERATE SPECIMENS AT 2 – 8 C. LONG DELAYS (>24 HOURS) MAY COMPROMISE THE RECOVERY OF ORGANISMS SUCH AS HAEMOPHILUS SPP. AND NEISSERIA MENINGITIDIS AND ALSO MAY ALLOW OVERGROWTH OF NON-FASTIDIOUS GRAM-NEGATIVE RODS. | MICROSCOPY CULTURE/SENSIT IVITY. | 48 HOURS | ||
| BRUCELLA AGGLUTINATION TEST | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM NA, REFRIGERATED 48 HRS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | TUBE AGGLUTINATION | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| B A L CELL COUNT | NOT APPLICABLE | BAL FLUID. | CLEAN STOPPERED PLASTIC TEST TUBE/ RED VACUTAINER | 5 ML | A –1-2HRS R– 24 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| BASOPHILIC STIPPLING | NOT APPLICABLE | WEDGE SMEAR PREPARED WITH A DROP OF FINGER PRICK BLOOD | NOT APPLICABLE | 2 SMEARS | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4HRS | ||
| BLEEDING TIME | IF ACCEPTABLE TO YOUR PHYSICIAN, REFRAIN FROM TAKING ASPIRIN FOR 3 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE TEST. | W B | BLOTTING PAPER | NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE | MODIFIED IVYS METHOD | 1 HR | ||
| BLOOD PARASITES (MP BY QBC) | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | CENTRIFUGED TUBE A:3 DAYS R: 2 WEEKS | QBC + MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| BLOOD PARASITES (MP/MF) | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | CENTRIFUGED TUBE A:3 DAYS R: 2 WEEKS | QBC + MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| BMA CYTOLOGY WITH PERLSSTAIN | NOT APPLICABLE | BONE MARROW ASPIRATE + CLINICAL HISTORY + CBC | FIXED/ UNFIXED SMEARS | MIN 6 AIR DRIED SMEARS + 2 PERIPHERAL BLOOD SMEARS | A: UNFIXED: 24 HRS FIXED : PERMANENT | MICROSCOPY | 48 HRS. | ||
| BONE MARROW [PERLS STAIN] | NOT APPLICABLE | BONE MARROW ASPIRATE + CLINICAL HISTORY + CBC | FIXED/ UNFIXED SMEARS | MIN 6 AIR DRIED SMEARS + 2 PERIPHERAL BLOOD SMEARS | A: UNFIXED: 24 HRS FIXED : PERMANENT | MICROSCOPY | 48 HRS. | ||
| BONE MARROW ASPIRATION CYTOLOGY[BMA] | NOT APPLICABLE | BONE MARROW ASPIRATE + CLINICAL HISTORY + CBC | FIXED/ UNFIXED SMEARS | MIN 6 AIR DRIED SMEARS + 2 PERIPHERAL BLOOD SMEARS | A: UNFIXED: 24 HRS FIXED : PERMANENT | MICROSCOPY | 48 HRS. | ||
| BONE MARROW CYTOGENIC STUDY | NOT APPLICABLE | BONE MARROW ASPIRATE + CLINICAL HISTORY + CBC | SODIUM HEPARIN VACUTAINER (GREEN CAP) | 2-3 ML | R:48 HRS F : UNACCEPTABLE | CULTURE | 3 WEEKS | ||
| BONE MARROW SMEAR FOR OPINION | NOT APPLICABLE | BONE MARROW ASPIRATE + CLINICAL HISTORY + CBC | FIXED/ UNFIXED SMEARS | MIN 6 AIR DRIED SMEARS + 2 PERIPHERAL BLOOD SMEARS | A: UNFIXED: 24 HRS FIXED : PERMANENT | MICROSCOPY | 48 HRS. | ||
| BONE MARROW- IRON STAIN | NOT APPLICABLE | BONE MARROW ASPIRATE + CLINICAL HISTORY + CBC | FIXED/ UNFIXED SMEARS | MIN 6 AIR DRIED SMEARS + 2 PERIPHERAL BLOOD SMEARS | A: UNFIXED: 24 HRS FIXED : PERMANENT | MICROSCOPY | 48 HRS. | ||
| BRONCHIAL BRUSH CELL COUNT | NOT APPLICABLE | BRONCHIAL BRUSH FLUID | CLEAN STOPPERED PLASTIC TEST TUBE/ RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 5 ML | A – 1-2HRS30 MIN R– 24 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| BRONCHICAL WASH CELL COUNT | NOT APPLICABLE | BRONCHIAL WASH FLUID. | CLEAN STOPPERED PLASTIC TEST TUBE/ RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 5 ML | A – 1-2HRS R– 24 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| BLOOD GROUP AND TYPE | NA | WB & SERUM | EDTA & PLAIN (RED TOP) VACUTAINER | 2ML EACH | 24 HRS | TUBE METHOD | 3 HRS | ||
| BETA-HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN, (BETA HCG - TOTAL) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 6 HRS | ||
| BETA-HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN, (BETA HCG - FREE) USED IN DUAL MARKER TEST | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 24 HRS FROZEN 2 MONTHS | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 7 DAYS, O/S (LALPATH'S | ||
| BICARBONATE | SAMPLE TO BE BROUGHT IN ICE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | SEPARATE FROM SERUM IMMEDIATELY 2 TO 8 C FOR 8 HRS PROTECT FROM EXPOSURE TO AIR | PEP CARBOXYLASE | 3 HRS | ||
| BILIRUBIN TOTAL | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 25 C FOR 1 DAY HEMOLYSED SAMPLES TO BE AVOIDED | SULPH ACID DPL / CAFF-BENZ | 3 HRS | ||
| BILIRUBIN DIRECT | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 25 C FOR 3 DAYS HEMOLYSED AND LIPAEMIC SAMPLES TO BE AVOIDED | DIAZ. SULPH ACID | 3 HRS | ||
| BIOPSY FOR HISTOPATHOLOGY | NONE | ANATOMICAL PARTS | SPECIMEN IN PLASTIC NON- PERFORATING CLEAN AND CAPPED CONTAINER WITH 10% FORMALIN – 1:10 RATIO | ENTIRE SPECIMEN EXCISED | NOT APPLICABLE | AUTOMATED AND MANUAL METHOD | 4DAYS | ||
| C1 ESTERASE INHIBITOR | NONE | SERUM/PLASMA | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ VIOLET CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 4, REFRIGERATED 48 HRS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | NA | AFTER 15 DAYS | ||
| C3 QUANTITATIVE | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM NA, REFRIGERATED 48 HRS, FROZEN 1 WEEK | NEPHELOMETRY | AFTER 2 DAYS | ||
| C4 QUANTITATIVE | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM NA, REFRIGERATED 48 HRS, FROZEN 1 WEEK | NEPHELOMETRY | AFTER 2 DAYS | ||
| CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE TOXIN | NONE | STOOL (FAECES) | STERILE CONTAINER | 3-5 ML | ROOM 6, REFRIGERATED 48 HRS, FROZEN NA | ELISA | AFTER 2 DAYS | ||
| CARDIOLIPIN IGM/IGG | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 6 HRS, REFRIGERATED 72 HRS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ELISA | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| CD4 & CD8 QUANTITATIVE | NONE | EDTA BLOOD | VIOLET CAPPED VACUTAINER | 3ML | IF A DELAY IN TRANSPORT OR PROCESSING IS ANTICIPATED, KEEP THE SPECIMEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.DO NOT FREEZE | FLOW CYTOMETRY | AFTER 2 DAYS | ||
| CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS IGG ANTIBODIES | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 6 HRS, REFRIGERATED 72 HRS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ELISA | AFTER 5 DAYS | ||
| CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS IGM ANTIBODIES | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 6 HRS, REFRIGERATED 72 HRS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ELISA | AFTER 5 DAYS | ||
| CMV IGG | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 6 HRS, REFRIGERATED 72 HRS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOFLUORO SCENCE ASSAY | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| CMV IGM | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 6 HRS, REFRIGERATED 72 HRS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOFLUORO SCENCE ASSAY | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| CMV RT PCR - QUANTITATIVE | NONE | EDTA BLOOD | VIOLET CAPPED VACUTAINER | 3ML | SEPARATE ASEPTICALLY PLASMA WITH IN I HOUR OF COLLECTION ROOM NA, REFRIGERATED NA, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | PCR | 10 DAYS, | ||
| CRYPTOCOCCAL STAIN (INDIA INK) | NONE | CSF | STERILE CONTAINER | SAMPLES AS PER THE CULTURE QUANTITY | IF A DELAY IN TRANSPORT OR PROCESSING IS ANTICIPATED, KEEP THE SPECIMEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. | MICROSCOPY | AFTER 6 HOURS | ||
| CRYPTOSPORIDIU M OCCYSTS | NONE | STOOL (FAECES) | STERILE CONTAINER | SAMPLES AS PER THE CULTURE QUANTITY | ROOM 6 HRS, REFRIGERATED 72 HRS, FROZEN NA | MODIFIED AFB STAIN | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| CSF CULTURE | NONE | CSF | STERILE CONTAINER | 5 -10ML | IF A DELAY IN TRANSPORT OR PROCESSING IS ANTICIPATED, KEEP THE SPECIMEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. | MICROSCOPY CULTURE/SENSIT IVITY. | 72 HOURS | ||
| CYSTICERCOSIS ELISA | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 6 HRS, REFRIGERATED 72 HRS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ELISA | AFTER 5 DAYS | ||
| C S F (CELL COUNT / CELL TYPE) | NOT APPLICABLE | CSF | CLEAN STOPPERED PLASTIC TEST TUBE/ RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 5 ML | A –1-2HRS R – 3-5 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| CAPD FLUID CELL COUNT | NOT APPLICABLE | CAPD FLUID. | CLEAN STOPPERED PLASTIC TEST TUBE/ RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 5 ML | A– 1-2HRS R – 24 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| CHROMOSOMAL ANALYSIS - HEMAT.DIS.BMA | NOT APPLICABLE | BONE MARROW - RECENT CBC REPORT | HEPARIN VACUTAINER | 3.0 ML (1.5 ML) | R: 48 HRS | CELL CULTURE | 20 DAYS | ||
| CHROMOSOMAL ANALYSIS - POC | CLINICAL HISTORY | I ST TRIMESTER: CHORIONIC VILLI 2ND OR 3 RD TRIMESTER: PLACENTAL VILLI | 2 STERILE RED TOP VACUTAINERS, CONTAINING STERILE SALINE WITH 3-4 DROPS OF PROCAINE PENICILLIN OR GENTAMICIN | 10 GM | A/R :48 HRS | FISH | 20 DAYS | ||
| CLOT RETRACTION TIME | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | RED TOP VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A : IMMEDIATE | MANUAL | 24 HRS | ||
| COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT [CBC] | NOT APPLICABLE | W B | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/ MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS | ||
| COMPLETE HAEMOGRAM | NOT APPLICABLE | W B | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/ MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS | ||
| COMPREHENSIVE CLL PANEL (OUTSOURCED TO DABUR ONCQUEST) | NOT APPLICABLE | WB/ BMA | SODIUM HEPARIN VACUTAINER | 7 – 8 ML WB/ 4 - 5 ML. BMA IN TWO GREEN TOP TUBES | 20-25°C DO NOT FREEZE. | FLOW CYTOMETRY | 1 WEEK | ||
| CYTOCHEMISTRY PAS | NOT APPLICABLE | REPRESENTATIVE BONE MARROW ASPIRATE / SMEARS / PBS + CLINICAL HISTORY | UNFIXED SMEARS | MINIMUM 6 SMEARS BMA + PBS | A: 24 HR | MICROSCOPY | 48 HOURS | ||
| CYTOCHEMISTRY- MPO | NOT APPLICABLE | REPRESENTATIVE BONE MARROW ASPIRATE / SMEARS / PBS + CLINICAL HISTORY | UNFIXED SMEARS | MINIMUM 6 SMEARS BMA + PBS | A: 24 HR | MICROSCOPY | 48 HOURS | ||
| CYTOCHEMISTRY- NSE | NOT APPLICABLE | REPRESENTATIVE BONE MARROW ASPIRATE / SMEARS / PBS + CLINICAL HISTORY | UNFIXED SMEARS | MINIMUM 6 SMEARS BMA + PBS | A: 24 HR | MICROSCOPY | 48 HOURS | ||
| CARBAMAZEPINE (TEGRETOL) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER,DON OT INVERT THE TUBE. DONOT USE GEL BARRIER TUBE | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 3 DAYS, | ||
| CHOLINESTERASE (PSEUDO) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 2 TO 25 C FOR 1 YEAR | SPECTROPHOTO METRY | 3 HRS | ||
| CERULOPLASMIN | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | IMMUNOTURBIDM ETRY | 7 DAYS, O/S | ||
| CHOLESTEROL (TOTAL) | FASTING SAMPLE IS REQUIRED | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 7 DAYS | CHOD-PAP | 3 HRS | ||
| CREATININE | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 2 TO 25 C FOR 7 DAYS | ALKALINE PICRATE (JAFFE'S) | 3 HRS | ||
| CREATININE (24 HRS URINE) | NONE | URINE | CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE/10 ML 6N HCL | 10 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 1 WEEK | ALKALINE PICRATE (JAFFE'S) | 3 HRS | ||
| CREATININE (SPOT URINE) | NONE | URINE | CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 1 WEEK | ALKALINE PICRATE (JAFFE'S) | 3 HRS | ||
| CREATININE CLEARANCE (24 HRS URINE) | NONE | BLOOD / 24 HOURS URINE | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER / CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE/10 ML 6N HCL | 4 ML BLOOD / 10 ML URINE | 2 TO 25 C FOR 7 DAYS FOR BLOOD / 2 TO 8 C FOR 1 WEEK FOR URINE | ALKALINE PICRATE (JAFFE'S) | 3 HRS | ||
| CALCIUM | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 3 WEEKS 15 TO 25 C FOR 7 DAYS | ARSENAZO III | 3 HRS | ||
| CALCIUM (24 HRS URINE) | NONE | URINE | 10 ML OF 6 N HCL PH<2.0 | 10 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 4 DAYS 15 TO 25 C FOR 2 DAYS | ARSENAZO III | 3 HRS | ||
| CALCIUM (SPOT URINE) | NONE | URINE | 10 ML OF 6 N HCL PH<2.0 | 10 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 4 DAYS 15 TO 25 C FOR 2 DAYS | ARSENAZO III | 3 HRS | ||
| COPPER | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 2 TO 8 FOR 1 WEEK -20 FOR 2 WEEKS | SPECTROPHOTO METRY | 7 DAYS, | ||
| COPPER | NONE | URINE | METAL FREE URINE CONTAINER | 10 ML | 2 TO 8 FOR 1 WEEK -20 FOR2 WEEKS | ATOMIC ABSORPTION SPECTROMETRY | 7 DAYS, | ||
| CALCITONIN | OVERNIGHT FASTING REQUIRED | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | AT -20 FOR 2 WEEKS | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 7 DAYS, | ||
| CORTISOL (8 A.M, 4 P.M, & RANDOM) | OVERNIGHT FASTING FOR MORNING SPECIMEN AND 4 HRS FASTING FOR EVENING SPECIMEN SPECIFY DATE AND TIME OF COLLECTION | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 6 HRS | ||
| CORTISOL FREE, URINE (24 HRS) | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITH PRESERVATIVE (10 GRAMS OF BORIC ACID) | 10 ML OF 24 HRS URINE | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 7 DAYS, | ||
| C – PEPTIDE (FASTING) | OVERNIGHT FASTING REQUIRED | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | FROZEN 2 WEEKS | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 7 DAYS, | ||
| C – PEPTIDE (POSTPRANDIAL) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | FROZEN 2 WEEKS | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 7 DAYS, | ||
| CYCLOSPORINE (TROUGH LEVEL) | JUST BEFORE NEXT DOSE IS DUE | BLOOD | LAVENDER CAPPED TUBE- EDTA | 4 ML | DO NOT FREEZE 2 TO 8 FOR 72 HRS | ENZYME IMMUNO ASSAY | 48 HRS , | ||
| CYCLOSPORINE (PEAK LEVEL) | 2 HRS AFTER THE DOSE IS GIVEN | BLOOD | LAVENDER CAPPED TUBE- EDTA | 4 ML | DO NOT FREEZE 2 TO 8 FOR 72 HRS | ENZYME IMMUNO ASSAY | 48 HRS , | ||
| CK - NAC | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 2 TO 8 C AT 8 TO 12 HRS 15 TO 25 C 4 HRS | UV: NAC ACTIVATED | 3 HRS | ||
| CK - MB | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | PROTECT FROM LIGHT 2 TO 8 C FOR 7 DAYS 20 TO 25 C 2 DAYS | ENZYME IMMUNO INHIBITION | 3 HRS | ||
| CHLORIDE | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | HEMOLYSED AND LIPAEMIC SAMPLES TO BE AVOIDED SEPARATE FROM CELLS IMMEDIATELY 2 TO 25 C FOR 7 DAYS | ISE (DIRECT / INDIRECT) | 3 HRS | ||
| CHLORIDE | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | 2 TO 25 FOR 7 DAYS | ISE (DIRECT / INDIRECT) | 3 HRS | ||
| CHLORIDE | NONE | CSF | STERILE CONTAINER | 1 ML | IMMEDIATE | ISE (DIRECT / INDIRECT) | 3 HRS | ||
| C REACTIVE PROTEIN | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 60 DAYS AT 2 TO 8 C, 11 DAYS AT 15 – 25 C | IMMUNOTURBIDI METRY | 3 HRS | ||
| CEA | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 6 HRS | ||
| CA 125 | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 6 HRS | ||
| CA 19.9 | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 6 HRS | ||
| CA 15.3 | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 6 HRS | ||
| CATECHOLAMINES (PLASMA) | PATIENT SHOULD BE AT REST (SUPINE) FOR 30 MINS IMMERSE SPECIMEN IMMEDIATELY IN ICE WATER SEPARATE PLASMA WITHIN 10 MINS TRANSFER | PLASMA | FOUR SPECIAL GREEN TOP VACUTAINER SODIUM HEPARIN CONTAINING 5 MG SODIUM METABISULPHITE AVAILABLE FROM LALPATH'S LAB | 8 ML | FROZEN 2 WEEKS | HPLC | 7 DAYS, | ||
| CYTOLOGY NON – GYNAECOLOGICAL SMEARS | NONE | FIXED AND AIR DRIED UNSTAINED SMEARS | COPLIN JARS WITH 80% ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | NONE | NONE | MANUAL AND MICROSCOPY | 48HOURS | ||
| CYTOLOGY BODY FLUIDS | NONE | BODY FLUID DIRECTLY | STERILE PLASTIC CAPPED CONTAINERS | NONE | TAPPED BODY FLUID TO BE SENT FRESH TO LAB | MANUAL AND MICROSCOPY | 48HOURS | ||
| CYTOLOGY PAP SMEARS (GYNAEC SMEARS) | NONE - | FIXED UNSTAINED SMEARS | COPLIN JARS WITH 80% ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | NONE | NONE | MANUAL AND MICROSCOPY | 48HOURS | ||
| DENGUE IGG | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 6 HRS, REFRIGERATED 72 HRS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ELISA | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| DENGUE IGM | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 6 HRS, REFRIGERATED 72 HRS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ELISA | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| DIFFERENTIAL LEUCOCYTIC COUNT | NOT APPLICABLE | W B- K3 EDTA | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/ MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS | ||
| DRAINAGE TUBE ASPERATE FLUID FOR ANALYSIS | NOT APPLICABLE | DRAIN FLUID. | CLEAN STOPPERED PLASTIC TEST TUBE/ RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 5 ML | A 1-2 HRS R– 24 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| D-DIMER | NOT APPLICABLE | PLASMA | 3. 2% SODIUM CITRATE VACUTAINER | 3.7 ML | WB :< 2H PPP: A <4 HR R<24H -200C -3 WEEKS -800C- 3 MONTHS | IMMUNO TURBIDOMETRY | 4 HOURS | ||
| DEL QUEST 13 Q ( OUTSOURCED TO DABUR ONQUEST) | NOT APPLICABLE | WHOLE BLOOD/ BONE MARROW | SODIUM HEPARIN VACUTAINER | 4-5ML BLOOD /2- 3 ML BONE MARROW | 20-25 0 C | FISH | 6 DAYS | ||
| DIRECT COOMBS TEST | NA | WB | EDTA VACUTAINER | 2ML | 24 HRS | TUBE METHOD | 3 HRS | ||
| DIGOXIN | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 72 HRS , | ||
| DRUGS OF ABUSE: AMPHETAMINE | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 15 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 3 DAYS | FLOW CHROMATOGRAP HIC | 2 HRS | ||
| DRUGS OF ABUSE: BARBITURATES | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 15 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 3 DAYS | FLOW CHROMATOGRAP HIC | 2 HRS | ||
| DRUGS OF ABUSE: BENZODIAZEPINE S | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 15 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 3 DAYS | FLOW CHROMATOGRAP HIC IMMUNOASSAY | 2 HRS | ||
| DRUGS OF ABUSE: CANNABINOIDS (MARIJUANA) | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 15 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 3 DAYS | FLOW CHROMATOGRAP HIC IMMUNOASSAY | 2 HRS | ||
| DRUGS OF ABUSE: COCAINE | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 15 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 3 DAYS | FLOW CHROMATOGRAP HIC IMMUNOASSAY | 2 HRS | ||
| DRUGS OF ABUSE: OPIATES (MORPHINE) | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 15 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 3 DAYS | FLOW CHROMATOGRAP HIC IMMUNOASSAY | 2 HRS | ||
| DRUGS OF ABUSE: METHAMPHETAMI NE | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 15 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 3 DAYS | FLOW CHROMATOGRAP HIC IMMUNOASSAY | 2 HRS | ||
| DRUGS OF ABUSE: PHENYCYCLIDINE (PCP) | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 15 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 3 DAYS | FLOW CHROMATOGRAP HIC IMMUNOASSAY | 2 HRS | ||
| DRUGS OF ABUSE: TCA | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 15 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 3 DAYS | FLOW CHROMATOGRAP HIC IMMUNOASSAY | 2 HRS | ||
| DRUGS- METANEPHRINES, | DRUGS - METHYLDOPHA , ISOPROTEREN OL, NITRATES, MINOXIDIL, HYDRALAZINE AND CIGARETTE SMOKING AND CAFFEINE TO BE AVOIDED 72 HRS BEFORE COLLECTION | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITH PRESERVATIVE 20 ML OF 6 N HCL | 10 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 15 DAYS WITH ADJUSTMENT OF PH <3.0 | COLUMN CHROMATOGRAP HY | 72 HRS | ||
| DHEA | OVERNIGHT FASTING REQUIRED, SPECIFY AGE AND SEX ON THE TEST REQUEST FORM | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ENZYME IMMUNO ASSAY | 4 DAYS, | ||
| DHEAS | OVERNIGHT FASTING REQUIRED, SPECIFY AGE AND SEX ON THE TEST REQUEST FORM | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 2 TO 8 C 2 DAYS AND FROZEN 4 WEEKS | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 7 DAYS, | ||
| EAR CULTURE | NONE | EAR SWAB/ MIDDLE EAR EFFUSION | STERILE CULTURE COLLECTING SWAB | 2 SWAB | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 24 HRS, FROZEN NA | MICROSCOPY CULTURE/SENSIT IVITY. | 48 HOURS | ||
| EBV(EPSTEIN BAR VIRUS)VCA | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 6 HRS, REFRIGERATED 72 HRS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | IMMUNO FLUOROSCENCE IF | AFTER 2 DAYS | ||
| ENTAMOEBA HISTOLYTICA ANTIBODIES (EIA) | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 6 HRS, REFRIGERATED 72 HRS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ELISA | AFTER 5 DAYS | ||
| EYE CULTURE | NONE | EYE SWAB/CONJUCTIVAL SWAB/CORNEAL SWAB | STERILE CULTURE COLLECTING SWAB | 2 SWAB | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 24 HRS, FROZEN NA | MICROSCOPY CULTURE/SENSIT IVITY. | 72 HOURS | ||
| ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE (ESR) | NOT APPLICABLE | W B | 3.8% SODIUM CITRATE VACUTAINER | 2 ML | A- 2HRS | AUTOMATED- MODIFIED WESTEGRENS | 4 HRS. | ||
| ELECTROPHORESI S, PROTEIN (U) | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 20 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ELECTROPHORE SIS (CAPILLARY) | 3 DAYS, | ||
| ELECTROPHORESI S, PROTEIN (S) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ELECTROPHORE SIS (CAPILLARY) | 3 DAYS, | ||
| ESTRADIOL (E2) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 7 DAYS, | ||
| ESTRIOL(E3 – UNCONJUGATED) ( USED ONLY IN TRIPLE MARKER TEST ) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 7 DAYS, | ||
| FLUID CULTURE | NONE | AMNIOTIC FLUID, ASCITIC FLUID, PERICARDIAL FLUID, PERITONEAL FLUID, PLEURAL FLUID, SYNOVIAL FLUID | STERILE CULTURE COLLECTING SWAB | 5 -10ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 24 HRS, FROZEN NA | MICROSCOPY CULTURE/SENSIT IVITY. | 72 HOURS | ||
| FUNGUS CULTURE | NONE | HAIR SAMPLE, NAIL CLIPPINGS, NAIL SCRAPINGS, SKIN SCRAPINGS.FOR MOST INFECTIONS, TISSUE OR ASPIRATED MATERIAL IS OPTIMAL FOR THE ISOLATION OF INFECTING FUNGUS | STERILE CONTAINER | SAMPLES AS PER THE CULTURE QUANTITY | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 24 HRS, FROZEN NA | MICROSCOPY, CULTURE. | 2 WEEKS | ||
| FACTOR V MUTATION STUDIES(OUTSOU RCED TO SRL RELIGARE) | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2 EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A/R | REAL TIME PCR | 5 DAYS | ||
| FACTOR VIII ASSAY (OUTSOURCED) | NOT APPLICABLE | PLASMA | 3. 2% SODIUM CITRATE VACUTAINER | 2.7ML / 4.5 ML | WB :< 2H PPP: A <4 HR R<24H -200C -3 WEEKS -800C- 3 MONTHS | ELECTRO MAGNETIC DETECTION OF CLOT | 4 WEEKS | ||
| FACTOR IX ACTIVITY (OUTSOURCED TO SRL RELIGARE) | 12 HOUR FASTING | PLASMA | 3. 2% SODIUM CITRATE VACUTAINER | 1.5 ML (1.0 ML) | WB :< 2H PPP: A <4 HR R<24H -200C -3 WEEKS -800C- 3 MONTHS | ELECTRO MAGNETIC DETECTION OF CLOT | 4 WEEKS | ||
| FACTOR XIII SCREENING (OUTSOURCED TO SRL RELIGARE) | FASTING | PLASMA | 3.2% SODIUM CITRATE VACUTAINER | TWO ALIQUOTS OF 1.5 ML EACH | WB :< 2H PPP: A <4 HR R<24H -200C -3 WEEKS -800C- 3 MONTHS | CLOT SOLUBILITY | 24 HRS | ||
| FACTOR X A ACTIVITY (OUTSOURCED TO SRL RELIGARE) | 12 HOUR FASTING | PLASMA | 3. 2% SODIUM CITRATE VACUTAINER | 1.5 ML (1.0 ML) | WB :< 2H PPP: A <4 HR R<24H -200C -3 WEEKS -800C- 3 MONTHS | ELECTRO MAGNETIC DETECTION OF CLOT | 4 WEEKS | ||
| FACTOR X I ACTIVITY (OUTSOURCED TO SRL RELIGARE) | 12 HOUR FASTING | PLASMA | 3. 2% SODIUM CITRATE VACUTAINER | 1.5 ML (1.0 ML) | WB :< 2H PPP: A <4 HR R<24H -200C -3 WEEKS -800C- 3 MONTHS | ELECTRO MAGNETIC DETECTION OF CLOT | 4 WEEKS | ||
| FACTOR IX/XII ACTIVITY (OUTSOURCED TO SRL RELIGARE) | 12 HOUR FASTING | PLASMA | 3. 2% SODIUM CITRATE VACUTAINER | 1.5 ML (1.0 ML) | WB :< 2H PPP: A <4 HR R<24H -200C -3 WEEKS -800C- 3 MONTHS | ELECTRO MAGNETIC DETECTION OF CLOT | 4 WEEKS | ||
| FACTOR VII ACTIVITY (OUTSOURCED TO SRL RELIGARE) | 12 HOUR FASTING | PLASMA | 3. 2% SODIUM CITRATE VACUTAINER | 1.5 ML (1.0 ML) | WB :< 2H PPP: A <4 HR R<24H -200C -3 WEEKS -800C- 3 MONTHS | ELECTRO MAGNETIC DETECTION OF CLOT | 4 WEEKS | ||
| FACTOR V SCREENING (OUTSOURCED TO SRL RELIGARE) | 12 HOUR FASTING | PLASMA | 3. 2% SODIUM CITRATE VACUTAINER | 1.5 ML (1.0 ML) | WB :< 2H PPP: A <4 HR R<24H -200C -3 WEEKS -800C- 3 MONTHS | ELECTRO MAGNETIC DETECTION OF CLOT | 4 WEEKS | ||
| FLOWCYTOMETRY PNH PANEL ( OUTSOURCED TO DABUR ONQUEST) | NOT APPLICABLE | WHOLE BLOOD/ BONE MARROW | SODIUM HEPARIN VACUTAINER | 3-4ML BLOOD /1- 2 ML BONE MARROW | 20-25 0 C | FLOW CYTOMETRY | 4 DAYS | ||
| FAECAL FAT | NOT APPLICABLE | STOOL. | 50 ML PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH SPOON IN THE LID | 5 GM | A: 6 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4HRS | ||
| FETAL HAEMOGLOBIN | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 4 DAYS R- 7DAYS | ELECTROPHORE SIS | 7 DAYS | ||
| FIBRINOGEN | NOT APPLICABLE | PLASMA | 3.2% SODIUM CITRATE | 2.7 ML/4.5 ML | A:1-7 DAYS F:30 DAYS | CLAUSS : AUTOMATED | 4 HRS | ||
| FIBRIN DEGRADATION PRODUCTS | NOT APPLICABLE | PLASMA | 3.2% SODIUM CITRATE | 2.7 ML/4.5 ML | A: 3HRS R:24 HRS F: 30 DAYS | LATEX AGGLUTINATION | 4 HRS | ||
| FLOW CYTOMETRY - AML PANEL (OUTSOURCED TO DABUR ONCQUEST) | NOT APPLICABLE | WB/ BMA | SODIUM HEPARIN VACUTAINER | 5– 6 ML WB/ 3- 4 ML. BMA IN TWO GREEN TOP TUBES | 20-25°C DO NOT FREEZE. | FLOW CYTOMETRY | 3 DAYS | ||
| FLOW CYTOMETRY ALL-B PANEL (OUTSOURCED TO DABUR ONCQUEST) | NOT APPLICABLE | WB/ BMA | SODIUM HEPARIN VACUTAINER | 4-5 ML WB/ 2- 3ML. BMA IN TWO GREEN TOP TUBES | 20-25°C DO NOT FREEZE. | FLOW CYTOMETRY | 3 DAYS | ||
| FLOWCYTOMETRY (OUTSOURCED TO DABUR ONCQUEST) | NOT APPLICABLE | WB/ BMA | SODIUM HEPARIN VACUTAINER | 7 – 8 ML WB/ 4 - 5 ML. BMA IN TWO GREEN TOP TUBES | 20-25°C DO NOT FREEZE. | FLOW CYTOMETRY | 3 DAYS | ||
| FERRITIN | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 6 HRS | ||
| FOLIC ACID | OVERNIGHT FASTING REQUIRED | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C TO BE PROTECTED FROM LIGHT | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 24 HRS | ||
| FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE (FSH) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 6 HRS | ||
| FREE THYROXINE, FREE T4 | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 6 HRS | ||
| FREE TRIIODOTHYRONI NE, FREE T3 | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 6 HRS | ||
| FREE INSULIN | OVERNIGHT FASTING REQUIRED SAMPLE BY 7TH OF THE MONTH | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 4 WEEKS | RADIO IMMUNO ASSAY | 3 WEEKS | ||
| FOOD ALLERGY PROFILE IGE | WITHIN 2 HOURS OF FOOD CONSUMPTION | SERUM OR PLASMA | RED CAP | 4 ML | 2-80C | BLOT TECHNIQUE AGAINST IGE CLASS ANTIBODIES FOR FOOD ALLERGENS. | 3 WORKING DAYS | ||
| FROZEN SECTION | -- | ANATOMICAL PARTS | PLASTIC NON- PERFORATING CLEAN AND CAPPED | -- | -- | AUTOMATED AND MANUAL METHOD | 15-30MINS | ||
| FNAC | PATIENT IS BRIEFED ABOUT THE PROCEDURE CONSENT TAKEN | ASPIRATION FROM SWELLING | COPLIN JARS WITH 80% ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL AND AIR DRIED SMEARS | -- | -- | MANUAL AND MICROSCOPY | 48HOURS | ||
| GRAM STAIN | NONE | ANY SPECIMEN | STERILE CONTAINER | SAMPLES AS PER THE CULTURE QUANTITY | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 24 HRS, FROZEN NA | MICROSCOPY | AFTER 6 HOURS | ||
| GLUCOSE PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENASE | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A: 3 HRS R:24 HRS | DYE DECOLOURISATI ON (QUALITATIVE) | 4 HRS | ||
| GAMMA GT (GGT) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 2 TO 25 FOR 7 DAYS | GLUTAMYL-3-CO- 4-NO-ANILIDE | 3 HRS | ||
| GLUCAGON | NONE | BLOOD | LAVENDER CAPPED TUBE- EDTA | 3 ML | FROZEN FOR 4 WEEKS | RIA | AFTER 3 WEEKS | ||
| GASTRIN | OVERNIGHT FASTING REQUIRED | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | FROZEN FOR 2 WEEKS | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 7 DAYS, | ||
| GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN | NONE | BLOOD | LAVENDER CAPPED TUBE- EDTA | 3 ML | 2 TO 8 FOR 7 DAYS 15 TO 30 FOR 3 DAYS | HPLC | 6 HRS | ||
| GROWTH HORMONE (GH) | OVERNIGHT FASTING REQUIRED | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 8 HRS FROZEN 2 MONTHS | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 7 DAYS, | ||
| IGF BINDING PROTEIN –3 (IGFBP 3) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 7 DAYS O/S | ||
| IONISED CALCIUM | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ISE - DIRECT | 3 HRS | ||
| IMMUNOHISTOCHE MISTRY | NONE | ANATOMICAL TISSUE /PARAFFIN BLOCK | PLASTIC NON- PERFORATING CLEAN AND CAPPED | -- | -- | AUTOMATED AND MANUAL METHOD | 2-3 DAYS | ||
| GLUCOSE (FASTING) | OVERNIGHT FASTING REQUIRED | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | SEPARATE SERUM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | HEXOKINASE/GL UCOSE-6- PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENAS E | 3 HRS | ||
| GLUCOSE (POSTPRANDIAL) | TWO HOURS AFTER BREAKFAST | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | SEPARATE SERUM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | HEXOKINASE/GL UCOSE-6- PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENAS E | 3 HRS | ||
| GLUCOSE (RANDOM) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | SEPARATE SERUM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | HEXOKINASE/GL UCOSE-6- PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENAS E | 3 HRS | ||
| GLUCOSE (POST LUNCH) | TWO HOURS AFTER LUNCH | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | SEPARATE SERUM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | HEXOKINASE/GL UCOSE-6- PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENAS E | 3 HRS | ||
| GLUCOSE (POST DINNER) | TWO HOURS AFTER DINNER | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | SEPARATE SERUM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | HEXOKINASE/GL UCOSE-6- PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENAS E | 3 HRS | ||
| GCT (50 GMS) | PREGNANT WOMEN GIVEN 50 GM OF GLUCOSE LOAD | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | SEPARATE SERUM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | HEXOKINASE/GL UCOSE-6- PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENAS E | 4 HRS | ||
| GCT (50 GMS) | PREGNANT WOMEN | COLLECT URINE AT THE TIME OF BLOOD COLLECTION | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | GOD/POD SEMIQUANTITATI VE | 4 HRS | ||
| GCT (75 GMS) | PREGNANT WOMEN | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | SEPARATE SERUM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | HEXOKINASE/GL UCOSE-6- PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENAS E | 4 HRS | ||
| GCT (75 GMS) | PREGNANT WOMEN | COLLECT URINE AT THE TIME OF BLOOD COLLECTION | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | GOD/POD SEMIQUANTITATI VE | 4 HRS | ||
| GTT (75 GMS) | MALE / FEMALE 75 GM OF GLUCOSE LOAD GIVEN | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | SEPARATE SERUM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | HEXOKINASE/GL UCOSE-6- PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENAS E | 4 HRS | ||
| GTT (75 GMS) | MALE / FEMALE 75 GM OF GLUCOSE LOAD GIVEN | COLLECT URINE AT THE TIME OF EACH BLOOD COLLECTION | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | GOD/POD SEMIQUANTITATI VE | 4 HRS | ||
| GTT (100 GMS) | MALE / FEMALE 100 GM OF GLUCOSE LOAD GIVEN | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | SEPARATE SERUM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | HEXOKINASE/GL UCOSE-6- PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENAS E | 7 HRS | ||
| GTT (100 GMS) | MALE / FEMALE 100 GM OF GLUCOSE GIVEN | COLLECT URINE AT THE TIME OF EACH BLOOD COLLECTION | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | GOD/POD SEMIQUANTITATI VE | 4 HRS | ||
| GTT (100 GMS) | PREGNANT WOMEN 100 GM OF GLUCOSE GIVEN | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | SEPARATE SERUM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | HEXOKINASE/GL UCOSE-6- PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENAS E | 7 HRS | ||
| GTT (100 GMS) | PREGNANT WOMEN | COLLECT URINE AT THE TIME OF EACH BLOOD COLLECTION | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | GOD/POD SEMIQUANTITATI VE | 4 HRS | ||
| GLUCOSE URINE (FASTING) | OVERNIGHT FASTING REQUIRED | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | GOD/POD SEMIQUANTITATI VE | 3 HRS | ||
| GLUCOSE URINE (POSTPRANDIAL) | TWO HOURS AFTER BREAKFAST | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | GOD/POD SEMIQUANTITATI VE | 3 HRS | ||
| GAD-65 IGG | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | IMMUNODOT ASSAY | 7 DAYS, | ||
| H.PYLORI IGG (RANBAXY) | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 24 HRS, FROZEN NA | ELISA | AFTER 5 DAYS | ||
| H.PYLORI IGM (RANBAXY) | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 24 HRS, FROZEN NA | ELISA | AFTER 5 DAYS | ||
| HBEAG | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOFLUORO SCENCE ASSAY | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| HBV DNA QUANTITATIVE | NONE | EDTA BLOOD | VIOLET CAPPED VACUTAINER | 3ML | SEPARATE ASEPTICALLY PLASMA WITH IN I HOUR OF COLLECTION ROOM NA, REFRIGERATED NA, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | PCR | 10 DAYS, | ||
| HCV GENOTYPING (1,2,3,4)RT PCR | NONE | EDTA BLOOD | VIOLET CAPPED VACUTAINER | 3ML | SEPARATE ASEPTICALLY PLASMA WITH IN I HOUR OF COLLECTION ROOM NA, REFRIGERATED NA, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | PCR | 10 DAYS, | ||
| HCV RNA PCR | NONE | EDTA BLOOD | VIOLET CAPPED VACUTAINER | 3ML | SEPARATE ASEPTICALLY PLASMA WITH IN I HOUR OF COLLECTION ROOM NA, REFRIGERATED NA, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | PCR | 10 DAYS, | ||
| HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN (HBS AG)ELFA | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOFLUORO SCENCE ASSAY | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN (HBS AG)RAPID | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | IMMUNO CHROMATOGRAP HY | AFTER 4 HOURS | ||
| HEPATITIS C ANTIBODIES ELISA | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ENZYME IMMUNOASSAY | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| HEPATITIS C ANTIBODIES RAPID | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | IMMUNO CHROMATOGRAP HY | AFTER 4 HOURS | ||
| HIV 1/2 AG/AB ELFA | NONE | BLOOD CLOTTED OR SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOFLUORO SCENCE ASSAY | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| HIV 1/2 AG/AB RAPID | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | IMMUNO CHROMATOGRAP HY | AFTER 4 HOURS | ||
| HIV P24 ANTIGEN | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOFLUORO SCENCE ASSAY | AFTER 5 DAYS | ||
| HIV RNA PCR(VIRAL LOAD) | NONE | EDTA BLOOD | VIOLET CAPPED VACUTAINER | 3ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | WESTERN BLOT | 10 DAYS, | ||
| HIV WESTERN BLOT | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ECLIA | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| HLA B27 | NONE | EDTA BLOOD | VIOLET CAPPED VACUTAINER | 3ML | IF A DELAY IN TRANSPORT OR PROCESSING IS ANTICIPATED, KEEP THE SPECIMEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.DO NOT FREEZE | FLOW CYTOMETRY | AFTER 2 DAYS | ||
| HPV SCREEN | NONE | GENITAL SWAB/TISSUES/CERVICA L SCRAPING WITH CLINICAL HISTORY. | VIRAL TRANSPORT MEDIA | 2 SWAB | ROOM 6HRS , REFRIGERATED NA, FROZEN NA. | PCR | AFTER 5 DAYS | ||
| HSV 1 & 2 RT PCR (QUANTITATIVE) | NONE | EDTA BLOOD,CSF | VIOLET CAPPED VACUTAINER/STE RILE CONTAINER | 3ML | SEPARATE ASEPTICALLY PLASMA WITH IN I HOUR OF COLLECTION ROOM NA, REFRIGERATED NA, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | PCR | 10 DAYS, | ||
| HSV I & II IGG | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ELISA | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| HSV I & II IGM | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ELISA | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| HAEMOGLOBIN | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 4 DAYS R- 7DAYS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/ MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS | ||
| HAMS TEST | NOT APPLICABLE | WB K3 EDTA | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | MANUAL | 24 HRS | ||
| HEAT STABILITY TEST | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | SODIUM HEPARIN VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | MANUAL | 24 HRS | ||
| HEINZ BODY TEST | NOT APPLICABLE | W B | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 48 HRS | ||
| HB ELECTROPHERESI S | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 1 WEEK | ELECTROPHORE SIS | 4 HRS | ||
| HB, TLC, DLC,ESR | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/ MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS | ||
| HYDROCELE FLUID CELL COUNT | NOT APPLICABLE | HYDROCELE FLUID. | CLEAN STOPPERED PLASTIC TEST TUBE/ RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 5 ML | A –1-2 HRS R – 24 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS | ||
| HOMOCYSTEINE | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | NEPHELOMETRY | 72 HRS | ||
| HDL CHOLESTEROL | OVERNIGHT FASTING REQUIRED | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | DIRECT | 3 HRS | ||
| IGM, IGA, IGG | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | NEPHELOMETRY | AFTER 2 DAYS | ||
| IGM CHIKANGUNYA CARD TEST | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | IMMUNO CHROMATOGRAP HY | AFTER 4 HOURS | ||
| INTRA UTREINE INSEMINATION( I U I SAMPLE PREPARATION) | 3 DAYS ABSTINENCE | SEMEN | STERRILE PLASTIC CONTAINER | 1-2 ML | A 30 MINS | ------ | 2 HRS | ||
| IGF BINDING PROTEIN –3 (IGFBP 3) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 7 DAYS O/S | ||
| IONISED CALCIUM | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ISE - DIRECT | 3 HRS | ||
| INSULIN (FASTING) | OVERNIGHT FASTING REQUIRED | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 6 HRS | ||
| INSULIN (POSTPRANDIAL) | TWO HOURS AFTER BREAKFAST | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 6 HRS | ||
| IRON | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | SPECTROPHOTO METRY | 3 DAYS, | ||
| INSULIN LIKE GROWTH FACTOR- 1 | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | ENZYME IMMUNO ASSAY | 7 DAYS, | ||
| INDIRECT COOMBS TEST | NA | SERUM | PLAIN (RED TOP) VACUTAINER | 2ML | 24HRS | TUBE METHOD | 3 HRS | ||
| JAK 2 MUTATION ANALYSIS | NOT APPLICABLE | PERIPHERAL BLOOD | K2 EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A: 24 HRS R :3 DAYS | PCR | 5 DAYS | ||
| KARYOTYPING | NOT APPLICABLE | BONE MARROW OR PERIPHERAL BLOOD. | SODIUM HEPARIN VACUTAINER | 2 -3 ML/4 - 5 ML | A:24 HRS | CONVENTIONAL KARYOTYPING | 15-20 DAYS | ||
| LEPTOSPIRA IGM (ELISA) | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ELISA | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| LIVER KIDNEY MICROSOME AUTOANTIBODIES | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ELISA | AFTER 7 DAYS | ||
| LYMES IGG | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ELISA | AFTER 7 DAYS | ||
| LYMES IGM | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ELISA | AFTER 7 DAYS | ||
| L.E CELL | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA /HEPARIN VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4HRS | ||
| LAP SCORE | NOT APPLICABLE | PBS + CLINICAL HISTORY | UNFIXED SMEARS | 2 PBS | A: 6 HR | MICROSCOPY | 4 HOURS | ||
| LIVER ASPIRATE ANALYSIS | NOT APPLICABLE | LIVER ASPIRATE FLUID. | CLEAN STOPPERED PLASTIC TEST TUBE/ RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 5 ML | R – 30 MIN F – 24 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| LUPUS ANTICOAGULANT STUDY | NOT APPLICABLE | PLASMA | 3. 2% SODIUM CITRATE VACUTAINER | 2.7ML / 4.5 ML | WB : 2H PPP: A :4 HR -200C -3 WEEKS -800C- 6 MONTHS | ELECTRO MECHANICAL DETECTION OF CLOT | 4 HRS | ||
| LYMPHOMA DIAGNOSTIC PANEL (OUT SOURCED TO DABUR ONCQUEST) | NOT APPLICABLE | WB/ BMA | SODIUM HEPARIN VACUTAINER | 7 – 8 ML WB/ 4 - 5 ML. BMA IN TWO GREEN TOP TUBES | 20-25°C DO NOT FREEZE. | FLOW CYTOMETRY | 1 WEEK | ||
| LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE (LDH) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 4 DAYS 15 TO 25 C FOR 7 DAYS | LACTATE - PYRUVATE UV | 3 HRS | ||
| LDL CHOLESTEROL (DIRECT) | OVERNIGHT FASTING REQUIRED | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | DIRECT | 3 HRS | ||
| LIPASE | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 3 WEEKS 15 TO 25 C FOR 7 DAYS | COLORIMETRIC | 3 HRS | ||
| LIPOPROTEIN @ | OVERNIGHT FASTING REQUIRED | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 4 WEEKS | IMMUNOTURBITI METRY | 3 DAYS | ||
| LITHIUM (COLLECT 12 HOURS POST MEDICATION) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK 24 HRS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE | ISE DIRECT | 3 HRS | ||
| L-LACTATE (PLASMA) | NONE | BLOOD | GREY COLOURED VACUTAINER SODIUM FLUORIDE | 2 ML | PLASMA TO BE SEPARATED IMMEDIATELY AND DONE IMMEDIATELY | ISE DIRECT | 3 HRS | ||
| LEAD | NONE | BLOOD | EDTA TUBE- LAVENDER CAPPED | 4 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 72 HRS | ATOMIC ABSORPTION SPECTROMETRY | 7 DAYS, | ||
| MANTOUX SKIN TEST | PPD INJECTION | NONE | NONE | NONE | NONE | INTRADERMAL TEST | AFTER 48 ,72 HOURS | ||
| MEASLES IGG | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ELISA | AFTER 7 DAYS | ||
| MEASLES IGM | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ELISA | AFTER 7 DAYS | ||
| MUMPS IGG | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ELISA | AFTER 7 DAYS | ||
| MUMPS IGM | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ELISA | AFTER 7 DAYS | ||
| MYCOPLASMA PNEUMONIE IGM & IGG(ELISA | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ELISA | AFTER 7 DAYS | ||
| MYCORESIST ( MDR TB PCR ) | NONE | BONE MARROW/BRONCHIAL LAVAGE/BRUSHINGS /OTHER BODY FLUID/SPUTUM/TISSUES/ URINE (EARLY MORNING)(AFB 1+) | STERILE CONTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 6 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN NA | PCR | AFTER 15 DAYS | ||
| MCH | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/ MICROSCOPY | 4HRS | ||
| MCHC | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/ MICROSCOPY | 4HRS | ||
| MCV | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/ MICROSCOPY | 4HRS | ||
| METHEMOGLOBIN [QUANTITATIVE] (OUTSOURCED TO SRL RELIGARE) | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2 EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A: 12 HRS | SPECTRO PHOTOMETRY | 4 HOURS | ||
| MIXING STUDY | NOT APPLICABLE | PLASMA | 3. 2% SODIUM CITRATE VACUTAINER | 2.7ML / 4.5 ML | WB :< 2H PPP: A <4 HR R<24H -200C -3 WEEKS -800C- 3 MONTHS | ELECTRO MECHANICAL DETECTION OF CLOT | 6 HRS | ||
| MOLECULAR STUDY - PML/RARA ( QUALITATIVE) (OUT SOURCED TO DABUR ONCQUEST) | NOT APPLICABLE | PERIPHERAL BLOOD | K2 EDTA VACUTAINER | 6-8 ML | A: 24 HRS R :3 DAYS | RT-PCR | 6 DAYS | ||
| MOLECULAR STUDY - PML/RARA ( QUANTITATIVE) (OUT SOURCED TO DABUR ONCQUEST) | NOT APPLICABLE | PERIPHERAL BLOOD | K2 EDTA VACUTAINER | 8 ML | A: 24 HRS R :3 DAYS | REAL TIME RT- PCR | 6 DAYS | ||
| MP/QBC | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | CENTRIFUGED TUBE A:3 DAYS R: 2 WEEKS | QBC + MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| MDS PANEL ( OUTSOURCED TO DABUR ONQUEST) | NOT APPLICABLE | WHOLE BLOOD/ BOME MARROW | SODIUM HEPARIN VACUTAINER | 4-5ML BLOOD /2- 3 ML BONE MARROW | 20-25 0 C | FISH + MICROSCOPY | 6 DAYS | ||
| MAGNESIUM (SERUM) | 12 HRS FASTING IS REQUIRED RANDOM IF URGENT | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 7 DAYS | MAGNON / XYLIDYL BLUE | 3 HRS | ||
| MAGNESIUM (URINE 24 HRS) | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITH PRESERVATIVE 10 ML OF 6 N HCL | 10 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 7 DAYS | MAGNON / XYLIDYL BLUE | 3 HRS | ||
| MAGNESIUM (URINE RANDOM) | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | MAGNON / XYLIDYL BLUE | 3 HRS | ||
| METHOTREXATE | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER (DO NOT USE GEL BARRIER TUBES) | 4 ML | FROZEN 3 MONTHS BUT WRAP IN ALUMINUM FOIL | IMMUNO ASSAY | 3 WEEKS | ||
| MICROALBUMIN(S POT) | NONE | URINE | 2ND VOID URINE IN A STERILE CONTAINER | 10 ML | TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY IF NOT POSSIBLE THEN STORE AT 2 TO 8 C FOR 1 WEEK WITH ANTI MICROBIAL AGENT 0.02% SODIUM AZIDE OR THIMEROSAL | IMMUNOTURBIDI METRY | 3 HRS | ||
| MICROALBUMIN (24 HRS) | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY IF NOT POSSIBLE THEN STORE AT 2 TO 8 C FOR 1 WEEK WITH ANTI MICROBIAL AGENT 0.02% SODIUM AZIDE OR THIMEROSAL | IMMUNOTURBIDI METRY | 3 HRS | ||
| NASAL CULTURE | NONE | NASAL SWAB | STERILE CULTURE COLLECTING SWAB | 2 SWAB | IF A DELAY IN TRANSPORT OR PROCESSING IS ANTICIPATED, KEEP THE SPECIMEN AT 4OC. | MICROSCOPY CULTURE/SENSIT IVITY. | 72 HOURS | ||
| NASAL SMEAR FOR EOSINOPHILS | NOT APPLICABLE | PATIENT TO REPORT TO HAEMATOLOGY LAB AT APOLLO HOSPITALS BANGALORE. | SMEAR | NASAL SWAB | ROOM TEMPERATURE | MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| NBS TSH | ESTABLISHED FEEDING | DRIED BLOOD SPOT | FILTER PAPER | 2 COMPLETE SPOT | ROOM TEMPERATURE | ENZYME IMMUNOASSAY | 3 WORKING DAYS | ||
| NBS 17-OHP | ESTABLISHED FEEDING | DRIED BLOOD SPOT | FILTER PAPER | 2 COMPLETE SPOT | ROOM TEMPERATURE | ENZYME IMMUNOASSAY | 3 WORKING DAYS | ||
| NBS G6PD | ESTABLISHED FEEDING | DRIED BLOOD SPOT | FILTER PAPER | 2 COMPLETE SPOT | ROOM TEMPERATURE | ENZYME IMMUNOASSAY | 3 WORKING DAYS | ||
| NBS PKU | ESTABLISHED FEEDING | DRIED BLOOD SPOT | FILTER PAPER | 2 COMPLETE SPOT | ROOM TEMPERATURE | ENZYME IMMUNOASSAY | 3 WORKING DAYS | ||
| NBS GALACTOSE | ESTABLISHED FEEDING | DRIED BLOOD SPOT | FILTER PAPER | 2 COMPLETE SPOT | ROOM TEMPERATURE | ENZYME IMMUNOASSAY | 3 WORKING DAYS | ||
| NBS BIOTINIDASE | ESTABLISHED FEEDING | DRIED BLOOD SPOT | FILTER PAPER | 2 COMPLETE SPOT | ROOM TEMPERATURE | ENZYME IMMUNOASSAY | 3 WORKING DAYS | ||
| NT PRO BNP | NONE | BLOOD | GREEN COLOURED VACUTAINER - SODIUM HEPARIN | 4 ML | TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | OPTICAL DETECTION | 3 HRS | ||
| OSMOLALITY, SERUM | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | FREEZING POINT GONOTEC | 3 HRS | ||
| OSMOLALITY, SPOT URINE | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | FREEZING POINT GONOTEC | 3 HRS | ||
| OXALATE (24 HRS URINE) | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITH PRESERVATIVE 25 ML OF 50% HCL | 10 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | SPECTROPHOTO METRY | 7 DAYS, | ||
| PAUL BUNNEL SPOT | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | HAEM AGGLUTINATION TEST | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| PNEUMOCYSTIS CARINII STAINING | NONE | BRONCHIAL LAVAGE/BRUSHINGS /SPUTUM | STERILE CONTAINER | COLLECT APPROXIMATEL Y 15-30 ML OF FLUID | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN NA | TOLUIDINE BLUE O STAIN | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| PUS CULTURE | NONE | EXUDATES PUS SWABS | STERILE CONTAINER/STERI LE CULTURE COLLECTING SWAB | FOR MOST INFECTIONS, TISSUE OR ASPIRATED MATERIAL IS OPTIMAL FOR THE ISOLATION OF INFECTING ORGANISMS | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 24 HRS, FROZEN NA | MICROSCOPY CULTURE/SENSIT IVITY. | 48 HOURS | ||
| PACKED CELL VOLUME [PCV] | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 1 DAY R- 4 DAYS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/ MICROSCOPY | 4HRS | ||
| PARTIAL THROMBOPLASTIN TIME [PTT] | NOT APPLICABLE | PLASMA | 3. 2% SODIUM CITRATE VACUTAINER | 2.7ML / 4.5 ML | WB :< 2H PPP: A <4 HR R<24H -200C -3 WEEKS -800C- 3 MONTHS | ELECTRO MECHANICAL DETECTION OF CLOT | 4 HRS | ||
| PCR PHILADELPHIA – CHROMOSOME:CM L QUEST (BCR/ABL) (OUT SOURCED TO DABUR ONCQUEST) | NOT APPLICABLE | PERIPHERAL BLOOD | K2 EDTA VACUTAINER | 6-8 ML | A: 24 HRS R :3 DAYS | RT-PCR | 5 DAYS | ||
| PERICARDIAL FLUID ANALYSIS | NOT APPLICABLE | PERICARDIAL FLUID. | CLEAN STOPPERED PLASTIC TEST TUBE/ RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 5 ML | A– 1-2HRS R – 24 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| PERIPHERAL SMEAR | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/ MICROSCOPY | 4HRS | ||
| PERITONEAL DIALYSIS FLUID CELL COUNT | NOT APPLICABLE | PERITONEAL DIALYSIS FLUID. | CLEAN STOPPERED PLASTIC TEST TUBE/ RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 5 ML | R – 30 MIN F – 24 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| PERITONEAL FLUID CELL COUNT | NOT APPLICABLE | ASCITIC/PERITONEAL FLUID. | CLEAN STOPPERED PLASTIC TEST TUBE/ RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 5 ML | R – 30 MIN F – 24 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| PH URINE | NOT APPLICABLE | URINE | 50 ML PLASTIC TIGHTLY CAPPED CONTAINER | 20 ML | UNSTABLE | AUTOMATED URINE ANALYSER | 4 HRS. | ||
| PLASMA HAEMOGLOBIN | NOT APPLICABLE | PLASMA | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/ SPECTROPHOTO METER | 4HRS | ||
| PLATELET COUNT | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 4HRS R- 7 DAYS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/ MICROSCOPY | 4HRS | ||
| PLEURAL FLUID ANALYSIS | NOT APPLICABLE | PLEURAL FLUID. | CLEAN STOPPERED PLASTIC TEST TUBE/ RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 5 ML | R – 30 MIN F – 24 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| PML/RAR (FISH TECHNIQUE) (OUT SOURCED TO DABUR ONCQUEST) | NOT APPLICABLE | WB/BM | SODIUM HEPARIN VACUTAINER | 4 - 5 ML WB/ 2-3 ML BM | A :24 HRS | FISH | 5-7 DAYS | ||
| PROTEIN C ESTIMATION (OUT SOURCED TO SRL RELIGARE) | NOT APPLICABLE | PLASMA | 3. 2% SODIUM CITRATE VACUTAINER | TWO ALIQUOTS OF 1.5 ML EACH | WB :< 2H PPP: A: 7 DAYS R:7 DAYS F:-200C -3 WEEKS -800C- 3 MONTHS | ELECTRO MECHANICAL DETECTION OF CLOT | 4 DAYS | ||
| PROTEIN S (OUT SOURCED TO SRL RELIGARE) | NOT APPLICABLE | PLASMA | 3. 2% SODIUM CITRATE VACUTAINER | TWO ALIQUOTS OF 1.5 ML EACH | WB :< 2H PPP: A <4 HRS R<4HRS -200C -3 WEEKS -800C- 3 MONTHS | ELECTRO MECHANICAL DETECTION OF CLOT | 4 DAYS | ||
| PROTHROMBIN TIME | NOT APPLICABLE | PLASMA | 3. 2% SODIUM CITRATE VACUTAINER | 2.7ML / 4.5 ML | WB :< 2H PPP: A <4 HR R<24H -200C -3 WEEKS -800C- 3 MONTHS | ELECTRO MECHANICAL DETECTION OF CLOT | 4 HRS | ||
| PLATELET AGGREGATION STUDY 1. ARACHIDONIC ACID 2. RISTOCETIN 3. EPINEPHRIN 4. COLLAGEN 5. ADP (OUT SOURCED) | 1. 12 HOUR FASTING 2. PLATELET COUNT SHOULD BE≥ 50000 CLLS/CUM M | WHOLE BLOOD | 3. 2% SODIUM CITRATE VACUTAINER ( 2 TUBES) | 6 ML | 2 HOURS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE | WHOLE BLOOD PLATELET AGREGATION | 4 HOURS | ||
| PARATHORMONE (PTH) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | SEPARATE SERUM IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLOTTING AND FREEZE WITHIN 30 MINS, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 7 DAYS, | ||
| PHENYTOIN | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER,DON OT INVERT THE TUBE. DONOT USE GEL BARRIER TUBE | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 3 DAYS, | ||
| PHOSPHORUS (SERUM) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 4 DAYS | PHOSPHOMOLYB FORMATION | 3 HRS | ||
| PHOSPHORUS (24 HRS URINE) | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITH 6 N HCL | 10 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | PHOSPHOMOLYB FORMATION | 3 HRS | ||
| PHOSPHORUS (SPOT URINE) | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | PHOSPHOMOLYB FORMATION | 3 HRS | ||
| PROGESTERONE | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 7 DAYS, | ||
| PROLACTIN | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 6 HRS | ||
| PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN (PSA) FREE | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ENZYME IMMUNO ASSAY | 7 DAYS, | ||
| PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN (PSA) TOTAL | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C F OR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 6 HRS | ||
| POTASSIUM (SERUM) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 3 DAYS FROZEN 1 WEEK | ISE (DIRECT / INDIRECT) | 3 HRS | ||
| POTASSIUM (PERITONEAL FLUID) | NONE | FLUID | STERILE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | REFRIGERATED 3 DAYS FROZEN 1 WEEK | ISE (DIRECT / INDIRECT) | 3 HRS | ||
| POTASSIUM (24 HRS URINE) | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | REFRIGERATED 3 DAYS FROZEN 1 WEEK | ISE (DIRECT / INDIRECT) | 3 HRS | ||
| POTASSIUM (SPOT URINE) | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | REFRIGERATED 3 DAYS FROZEN 1 WEEK | ISE (DIRECT / INDIRECT) | 3 HRS | ||
| PORPHYRINS, 24 HRS URINE | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE DARK COLOURED CONTAINER | 10 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 4 WEEKS | COLUMN CHROMATOGRAP HY | 72 HRS, | ||
| PORPHYRINS, RANDOM | COLLECT URINE DURING ACUTE CRISIS | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE DARK COLOURED CONTAINER | 10 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 4 WEEKS | COLUMN CHROMATOGRAP HY | 72 HRS, | ||
| PORHOBILINOGEN , 24 HRS URINE | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE DARK COLOURED CONTAINER | 10 ML | THURSDAY BY 7 AM REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 4 WEEKS | COLUMN CHROMATOGRAP HY | 72 HRS, | ||
| PORHOBILINOGEN , RANDOM | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE DARK COLOURED CONTAINER | 10 ML | THURSDAY BY 7 AM REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 4 WEEKS | COLUMN CHROMATOGRAP HY | 72 HRS, | ||
| PSA | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 6 HRS | ||
| RA (RHEUMATOID FACTOR) | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM NA, REFRIGERATED 2DAYS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | LATEX AGGLUTINATION | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| RUBELLA IGG | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 7DAYS, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOFLUORO SCENCE ASSAY | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| RUBELLA IGM | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 7DAYS, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOFLUORO SCENCE ASSAY | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| RBC COUNT | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/ MICROSCOPY | 4HRS | ||
| RED CELL INDICES | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/ MICROSCOPY | 4HRS | ||
| RED CELL OSMOTIC FRAG.WITH INCUBATO | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | SODIUM HEPARIN VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | MANUAL | 24 HOURS | ||
| RED CELL OSMOTIC FRAGILITY | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | SODIUM HEPARIN VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | MANUAL | 24 HOURS | ||
| RETICULOCYTE COUNT | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 24HRS R- 24 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4HRS | ||
| RBC FOLATE | RECORD PCV VALUE ON THE REQUEST FORM | EDTA (PLASMA) + BLOOD DO NOT FREEZE | EDTA TUBE- LAVENDER CAPPED AND RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML(EDTA PLASMA) + 4ML(BLOOD) | 2 TO 8 C FOR 72 HRS | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 4 DAYS, | ||
| SCRAPINGS FOR FUNGAL SMEAR | NONE | SCRAPING MATERIL | STERILE CONTAINER | NA | NA | MICROSCOPY | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| SERODIAGNOSIS OF HYDATID DISEASE | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 7DAYS, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ELISA | AFTER 15 DAYS | ||
| SERUM IGE | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 7DAYS, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOFLUORO SCENCE ASSAY | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| SERUM PCT (PROCALCITONIN) | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 7DAYS, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | IMMUNO CHROMATOGRAP HY | AFTER 1 HOUR | ||
| SMEAR FOR DIPHTHERIA | NONE | THROAT SWAB | STERILE CONTAINER | SAMPLES AS PER THE CULTURE QUANTITY | IF A DELAY IN TRANSPORT OR PROCESSING IS ANTICIPATED, KEEP THE SPECIMEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. | MICROSCOPY | AFTER 6 HOURS | ||
| SPUTUM CULTURE | EARLY MORNINGOBTA IN SPUTUM SPECIMEN FROM A DEEP COUGH AND EXPEL INTO A CLEAN, STERILE CONTAINER. | SPUTUM, ASPIRATE ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE SPUTUM | STERILE CONTAINER | COLLECT APPROXIMATEL Y 15-30 ML OF FLUID . | IF THERE IS A DELAY IN PROCESSING (>2 HOURS), REFRIGERATE SPECIMENS AT 2 – 8 C. LONG DELAYS (>24 HOURS) MAY COMPROMISE THE RECOVERY OF ORGANISMS SUCH AS HAEMOPHILUS SPP. AND NEISSERIA MENINGITIDIS AND ALSO MAY ALLOW OVERGROWTH OF | MICROSCOPY CULTURE/SENSIT IVITY. | 48 HOURS | ||
| STOOL FOR HANGING DROP | NONE | STOOL (FAECES) | STERILE CONTAINER | SAMPLES AS PER THE CULTURE QUANTITY | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 24 HRS, FROZEN NA | MICROSCOPY | AFTER 6 HOURS | ||
| STOOL(FAECES) CULTURE | NONE | STOOL (FAECES) | STERILE CONTAINER | 1-2 GRAMS OR 5 ML IN CLEAN CONTAINER. | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 24 HRS, FROZEN NA | MICROSCOPY CULTURE/SENSIT IVITY. | 48 HOURS | ||
| SEMEN ANALYSIS | 3 DAYS ABSTINENCE | SEMEN | 50 ML TIGHTLY CAPPED CLEAN PLASTIC CONTAINER | 1-2 ML | A – 30 MIN | MICROSCOPY | 24 HRS | ||
| SICKLING TEST | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/+ MICROSCOPY | 4HRS | ||
| SMEAR ANALYSIS | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/+MICR OSCOPY | 4HRS | ||
| SMEAR FOR MALARIAL PARASITE | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/ +MICROSCOPY | 4HRS | ||
| SPUTUM CELL COUNT | NOT APPLICABLE | SPUTUM | CLEAN STOPPERED PLASTIC TEST TUBE/ RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 1-2 ML | R – 30 MIN F – 24 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| SPUTUM FOR EOSINOPHILS | NOT APPLICABLE | SPUTUM | CLEAN STOPPERED PLASTIC TEST TUBE/ RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 1-2 ML | R – 30 MIN F – 24 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| STOOL OCCULT BLOOD | REFER LAST PAGE | STOOL | 50 ML PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH SPOON IN THE LID | 5 GM | R:1 HR | HEMOSPOT | 4HRS | ||
| STOOL REDUCING SUBSTANCE | NOT APPLICABLE | STOOL | 50 ML PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH SPOON IN THE LID | 5 GM | A:1 HR | BENEDICTS TEST | 4HRS | ||
| STOOL ROUTINE | NOT APPLICABLE | STOOL | 50 ML PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH SPOON IN THE LID | 5 GM | A:1 HR R:24 HRS | MANUAL | 4 HRS | ||
| SUCROSE LYSIS TEST | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | 3. 2% SODIUM CITRATE+ K2 EDTA VACUTAINER. | 3 ML | A:3HRS R: 24 HRS | MANUAL | 24 HOURS | ||
| SUDAN BLACK "B" | NOT APPLICABLE | REPRESENTATIVE BONE MARROW ASPIRATE / SMEARS / PBS + CLINICAL HISTORY | UNFIXED SMEARS | MINIMUM 6 SMEARS BMA + PBS | A: 24 HR | MICROSCOPY | 48 HOURS | ||
| SYNOVIAL FLUID ANALYSIS | NOT APPLICABLE | PLEURAL FLUID. | CLEAN STOPPERED PLASTIC TEST TUBE/ RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 5 ML | R – 30 MIN F – 24 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| SODIUM (SERUM) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 3 DAYS | ISE (DIRECT / INDIRECT) | 3 HRS | ||
| SODIUM (24 HRS URINE) | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | REFRIGERATED 3 DAYS | ISE (DIRECT / INDIRECT) | 3 HRS | ||
| SODIUM (SPOT URINE) | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | REFRIGERATED 3 DAYS | ISE (DIRECT / INDIRECT) | 3 HRS | ||
| SODIUM (PERITONEAL FLUID) | NONE | FLUID | STERILE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 3 DAYS | ISE (DIRECT / INDIRECT) | 3 HRS | ||
| SLIDES REVIEW | -- | PARAFFIN BLOCKS/ STAINED/UNSTAINED | -- | -- | -- | MANUAL AND MICROSCOPY | 1-2DAYS | ||
| SLIDES EXTRA | -- | PARAFFIN BLOCKS | -- | -- | -- | MANUAL | 24 HOURS | ||
| TB FERON | NONE | SERUM | TUBE FROM RANBAXY | EACH 1ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED NA, FROZEN NA | ELISA | AFTER 15 DAYS | ||
| TB IGA (TUBERCULOSIS) | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 7DAYS, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ELISA | AFTER 2 DAYS | ||
| TB IGG (TUBERCULOSIS) | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 7DAYS, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ELISA | AFTER 2 DAYS | ||
| TB IGM (TUBERCULOSIS) | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 7DAYS, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ELISA | AFTER 2 DAYS | ||
| TB PCR | NONE | BONE MARROW/BRONCHIAL LAVAGE/BRUSHINGS /OTHER BODY FLUID/SPUTUM/TISSUES/ URINE (EARLY MORNING)(AFB 1+) | STERILE CONTAINER | COLLECT APPROXIMATEL Y 15-30 ML . | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 7DAYS, FROZEN NA | PCR | 10 DAYS, | ||
| THROAT CULTURE | NONE | THROAT SWAB | STERILE CULTURE COLLECTING SWAB | 2 SWAB | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 24 HRS, FROZEN NA | MICROSCOPY CULTURE/SENSIT IVITY. | 48 HOURS | ||
| TIP CULTURE & SENSITIVITY | NONE | CVP TIP | STERILE CONTAINER | TIP | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 24 HRS, FROZEN NA | CULTURE/SENSIT IVITY. | 72 HOURS | ||
| TISSUE CULTURE | NONE | TISSUE BIOPSY | STERILE CONTAINER WITH NORMAL SALINE | TISSUE BIT | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 24 HRS, FROZEN NA | MICROSCOPY CULTURE/SENSIT IVITY. | 72 HOURS | ||
| TORCH IGG | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOFLUORO SCENCE ASSAY | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| TORCH L IGM | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOFLUORO SCENCE ASSAY | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| TOXOPLASMA IGG | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOFLUORO SCENCE ASSAY | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| TOXOPLASMA IGM | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOFLUORO SCENCE ASSAY | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| TPHA | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | HAEM AGGLUTINATION TEST | AFTER 2 DAYS | ||
| TYPHIDOT IGM/IGG | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | IMMUNOBLOT & ENZYME IMMUNO ASSAY | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| TC DC | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/ MICROSCOPY | 4HRS | ||
| THALASSEMIA SCREENING | NOT APPLICABLE | WB + SERUM + PERIPHREAL SMEARS | K2-EDTA + PLAIN (RED TOP) VACUTAINER | 3.0 ML (2.0 ML) | R/F | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/ MICROSCOPY + ELECTROPHORE SIS | 7 DAYS | ||
| THROMBIN TIME | NOT APPLICABLE | PLASMA | 3. 2% SODIUM CITRATE VACUTAINER | 2.7ML / 4.5 ML | WB :< 2H PPP: A <4 HR R<24H -200C -3 WEEKS -800C- 3 MONTHS | ELECTRO MECHANICAL DETECTION OF CLOT | 4 HRS | ||
| THROMBOTIC PROFILE (OUTSOURCED TO SRL RELIGARE) | FASTING | PLASMA | 3. 2% SODIUM CITRATE VACUTAINER | THREE ALIQUOTS OF 1.5 ML EACH | WB :< 2H PPP: A <4 HR R<24H -200C -3 WEEKS -800C- 3 MONTHS | ELECTRO MECHANICAL DETECTION OF CLOT, CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 7 DAYS | ||
| TOTAL COUNT (IIB, TLC, DEC) | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/ MICROSCOPY | 4HRS | ||
| TOTAL LEUCOCYTIC COUNT | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/ MICROSCOPY | 4HRS | ||
| TESTOSTERONE, FREE | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 24 HRS FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ENZYME IMMUNO ASSAY | 7 DAYS, | ||
| TESTOSTERONE TOTAL | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 6 HRS | ||
| THEOPHYLLINE SERUM | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 3 DAYS | ||
| TRIGLYCERIDES (SERUM) | OVERNIGHT FASTING REQUIRED | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 2 TO 8 C 7 DAYS 15 TO 25 C 2 DAYS | LIP / GK COLORIMET | 3 HRS | ||
| TRIGLYCERIDES (PERITONEAL FLUID) | NONE | FLUID | STERILE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | 2 TO 8 C 7 DAYS 15 TO 25 C 2 DAYS | LIP / GK COLORIMET | 3 HRS | ||
| TRIGLYCERIDES (PLEURAL FLUID) | NONE | FLUID | STERILE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 5 ML | 2 TO 8 C 7 DAYS 15 TO 25 C 2 DAYS | LIP / GK COLORIMET | 3 HRS | ||
| TOTAL IRON BINDING CAPACITY (TIBC) | - | - | - | - | - | CALCULATED VALUE (S.IRON + UIBC) | 3 DAYS, | ||
| TRANSFERRIN | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 6 HRS | ||
| TRANSFERRIN SATURATION | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 6 HRS | ||
| THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE (TSH) | SAMPLE TO BE DRAWN BETWEEN 9 AM TO 11 AM | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 6 HRS | ||
| THYROXINE, T4(TOTAL) | OVERNIGHT FASTING REQUIRED | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 6 HRS | ||
| THYROXINE, FREE T4 | SAMPLE TO BE DRAWN BETWEEN 9 AM TO 11 AM | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 6 HRS | ||
| TRIIODOTHYRONI NE T3(TOTAL) | OVERNIGHT FASTING REQUIRED | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 6 HRS | ||
| TRIIODOTHYRONI NE FREE T3 | SAMPLE TO BE DRAWN BETWEEN 9 AM TO 11 AM | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 6 HRS | ||
| TRIPLE TEST (2ND TRIMESTER, 14-20 WEEKS) | BLOOD TO BE DRAWN BETWEEN 14 TO 20 WEEKS | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 7 DAYS, | ||
| DUAL MARKER (1ST TRIMESTER, 10-13 WEEKS) | BLOOD TO BE DRAWN BETWEEN 10 TO 13 WEEKS | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 24 HRS FROZEN 2 MONTHS | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 7 DAYS, | ||
| TROPONIN - T | NONE | BLOOD | GREEN COLOURED VACUTAINER - SODIUM HEPARIN | 4 ML | TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | OPTICAL DETECTION | 3 HRS | ||
| TISSUE TRANSGLUTAMINA SE IGA ANTIBODY | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ENZYME IMMUNO ASSAY | 7 DAYS, | ||
| URINE AFB - PCR | EARLY MORNING SPECIMEN | URINE | STERILE CONTAINER | 15-30ML | ROOM NA, REFRIGERATED 72 HRS, FROZEN NA. | PCR | 10 DAYS, | ||
| URINE CULTURE | MIDSTREAM URINE (MSU) FIRST, CAREFULLY CLEAN THE URETHRAL MEATUS. THEN VOID AND DISCARD THE FIRST 10 - 20 ML OF URINE IN ORDER TO CLEAR THE | BAG CATCH CSU , MSU,SUPRA PUBIC | STERILE CONTAINER | COLLECT APPROXIMATEL Y 15-30 ML OF URINE | ROOM 1 HR, REFRIGERATED 48 HRS, FROZEN NA | MICROSCOPY CULTURE/SENSIT IVITY. | 48 HOURS | ||
| URINE PREGNANCY TEST (RAPID) | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 1 HR, REFRIGERATED 48 HRS, FROZEN NA | IMMUNO CHROMATOGRAP HY | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| URINARY HAEMOSIDERIN | NOT APPLICABLE | URINE | 50 ML PLASTIC TIGHTLY CAPPED CONTAINER | 20 ML | A-1- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| URINARY MYOGLOBOLIN | NOT APPLICABLE | URINE | 50 ML PLASTIC TIGHTLY CAPPED CONTAINER | 20 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | SPECTRO PHOTOMETRY | 4 HRS. | ||
| URINE ACETONE | NOT APPLICABLE | URINE | 50 ML PLASTIC TIGHTLY CAPPED CONTAINER | 20 ML | A- 12DAYS R- 24 DAYS F>12 DAYS | AUTOMATED URINE ANALYSER | 4 HRS. | ||
| URINE ALBUMIN (NEPHROLOGY) (CP002 / 1305) | NOT APPLICABLE | URINE | 50 ML PLASTIC TIGHTLY CAPPED CONTAINER | 20 ML | A->2HRS | AUTOMATED URINE ANALYSER | 4 HRS. | ||
| URINE BENCE JONES PROTEIN | NOT APPLICABLE | URINE | 50 ML PLASTIC TIGHTLY CAPPED CONTAINER | 20 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED URINE ANALYSER + MANUAL METHOD | 4 HRS. | ||
| URINE BILE SALT + BILE PIGMENTS | NOT APPLICABLE | URINE | 50 ML PLASTIC TIGHTLY CAPPED CONTAINER | 20 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED URINE ANALYSER +FOUCHETS TEST | 4 HRS. | ||
| URINE FOR EOSINOPHILS | NOT APPLICABLE | URINE | 50 ML PLASTIC TIGHTLY CAPPED CONTAINER | 20 ML | A- 1-2HRS R- 24 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| URINE FOR FAT GLOBULES | NOT APPLICABLE | URINE | 50 ML PLASTIC TIGHTLY CAPPED CONTAINER | 20 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| URINE FOR METACHROMATIC GRANULES | NOT APPLICABLE | URINE | 50 ML PLASTIC TIGHTLY CAPPED CONTAINER | 20 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| URINE FOR RBC ( CP003 / 1306) | NOT APPLICABLE | URINE | 50 ML PLASTIC TIGHTLY CAPPED CONTAINER | 20 ML | A- 1-2HRS R-1- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED URINE ANALYSER + MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| URINE HAEMOGLOBIN | NOT APPLICABLE | URINE | 50 ML PLASTIC TIGHTLY CAPPED CONTAINER | 20 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED URINE ANALYSER + SPECTROPHOTO METRY | 4 HRS. | ||
| URINE KETONES | NOT APPLICABLE | URINE | 50 ML PLASTIC TIGHTLY CAPPED CONTAINER | 20 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED URINE ANALYSER | 4 HRS. | ||
| URINE OCCULT BLOOD | NOT APPLICABLE | URINE | 50 ML PLASTIC TIGHTLY CAPPED CONTAINER | 20 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED URINE ANALYSER + MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| URINE ROUTINE | NOT APPLICABLE | URINE | 50 ML PLASTIC TIGHTLY CAPPED CONTAINER | 20 ML | A- 1-2HRS R- 2 HRS | AUTOMATED URINE ANALYSER + MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| URINE TEST FOR ALBUMIN (DIPSTICK) | NOT APPLICABLE | URINE | 50 ML PLASTIC TIGHTLY CAPPED CONTAINER | 20 ML | A->2HRS | AUTOMATED URINE ANALYSER | 4 HRS. | ||
| URINE PROTIEN | NOT APPLICABLE | URINE | 50 ML PLASTIC TIGHTLY CAPPED CONTAINER | 20 ML | A->2HRS | AUTOMATED URINE ANALYSER | 4 HRS. | ||
| URINE UROBILINOGEN | NOT APPLICABLE | URINE | 50 ML PLASTIC TIGHTLY CAPPED CONTAINER | 20 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED URINE ANALYSER | 4 HRS. | ||
| URINE PROTEIN / CREATININE RATIO URINE SPOT | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | BIURET / JAFFE'S | 3 HRS | ||
| UREA (SERUM) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 2 TO 25 C FOR 7 DAYS FROZEN 2 WEEKS | UREASE KINETIC | 3 HRS | ||
| UREA (URINE 24 HRS) | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE TO REFRIGERATE DURING AND AFTER COLLECTION | 10 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 7 DAYS 15 TO 25 C FOR 2 DAYS | UREASE KINETIC | 3 HRS | ||
| UREA (SPOT / RANDOM URINE) | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 7 DAYS 15 TO 25 C FOR 2 DAYS | UREASE KINETIC | 3 HRS | ||
| URIC ACID (SERUM) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 7 DAYS 15 TO 25 C FOR 3 DAYS | URICASE / PEROX | 3 HRS | ||
| URIC ACID (URINE 24 HRS | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE TO REFRIGERATE DURING AND AFTER COLLECTION | 10 ML | 15 TO 25 C FOR 4 DAYS ADD SODIUM HYDROXIDE TO BRING THE PH BETWEEN 8 TO 9 | URICASE / PEROX | 3 HRS | ||
| URIC ACID (SPOT / RANDOM URINE) | NONE | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | IF NOT DONE IMMEDIATELY ADD SODIUM HYDROXIDE TO BRING THE PH BETWEEN 8 TO 9 | URICASE / PEROX | 3 HRS | ||
| VAGINAL CULTURE | NONE | HIGH VAGINAL SWAB,VAGINAL DISCHARGE, VULVAL SWAB, LABIAL SWAB | STERILE CULTURE COLLECTING SWAB | 2 SWAB | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 24 HRS, FROZEN NA | MICROSCOPY CULTURE/SENSIT IVITY. | 48 HOURS | ||
| VDRL (RPR) | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | FLOCCULATION TEST | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| VZV - PCR | NONE | EDTA BLOOD | VIOLET CAPPED VACUTAINER | 3ML | SEPARATE ASEPTICALLY PLASMA WITH IN I HOUR OF COLLECTION ROOM NA, REFRIGERATED NA, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | PCR | AFTER 7 DAYS | ||
| VZV IGG | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ELISA | AFTER 7 DAYS | ||
| VZV IGM | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 1WEEK, FROZEN 4 WEEKS | ELISA | AFTER 7 DAYS | ||
| VOMITUS FOR HAEMOSIDERIN | NOT APPLICABLE | VOMITUS | 50 ML PLASTIC TIGHTLY CAPPED CONTAINER | 20 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | MICROSCOPY | 4 HRS. | ||
| VOMITUS FOR OCCULT BLOOD | NOT APPLICABLE | VOMITUS | 50 ML PLASTIC TIGHTLY CAPPED CONTAINER | 20 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | HEMOSPOT | 4 HRS. | ||
| VALPROIC ACID | NONE | BLOOD | RED RED CAPPED VACUTAINER,DON OT INVERT THE TUBE. DONOT USE GEL BARRIER TUBE. | 4 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | CHEMILULMINES CENCE | 3 DAYS, | ||
| VANILLYLMANDELI C ACID (VMA) (24 HRS URINE) | DRUGS - THEOPHYLLINE , CHOCOLATE, VANILLA, BANANA, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, TEA / COFFEE, TOBACCO AND STRENMUOUS EXERCISE TO BE AVOIDED 72 HRS BEFORE SAMPLE COLLECTION | URINE | URINE CONTAINER WITH PRESERVATIVE 10 ML OF 6 N HCL | 10 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 15 DAYS WITH ADJUSTMENT OF PH <2.0 | COLUMN CHROMATOGRAP HY | 72 HRS | ||
| VASOACTIVE INTESTINAL PEPTIDES | NONE | BLOOD | EDTA TUBE- LAVENDER CAPPED | 4 ML | MIX BY INVERSION CENTRIFUGE AND SEPARATE PLASMA AND TRANSFER TO PLASTIC VIAL AND FREEZE IMMEDIATELY | RADIO IMMUNO ASSAY | 3 WEEKS, O/S | ||
| VITAMIN B12 | OVERNIGHT FASTING REQUIRED | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 15 TO 30 C FOR 8 HRS 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS > 48 HRS AT -20 C | CHEMILUMINESC ENCE | 24 HRS | ||
| VITAMIN D (25 – HYDROXY) | NONE | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER | 4 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 3 DAYS -20 FOR 3 WEEKS | ENZYME IMMUNO ASSAY | 7 DAYS, | ||
| WEIL FELIX | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM NA, REFRIGERATED 2DAYS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | TUBE AGGLUTINATION | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| WIDAL | NONE | SERUM | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER/ YELLOW CAP VACUTAINER | 4ML | ROOM NA, REFRIGERATED 2DAYS, FROZEN 2 WEEKS | TUBE AGGLUTINATION | AFTER 24 HOURS | ||
| WOUND CULTURE | NONE | EXUDATES PUS SWABS | STERILE CULTURE COLLECTING SWAB | 2 SWAB | ROOM 2 HRS, REFRIGERATED 48 HRS, FROZEN NA | MICROSCOPY CULTURE/SENSIT IVITY. | 48 HOURS | ||
| WBC COUNT [DIFFERENTIAL] | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/ MICROSCOPY | 4HRS | ||
| WBC COUNT [TOTAL] | NOT APPLICABLE | WB | K2- EDTA VACUTAINER | 3 ML | A- 2HRS R- 24 HRS | AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/ MICROSCOPY | 4HRS | ||
| XCYTON TB PULMONARY (NAAT-CHEX) | NONE | BONE MARROW/BRONCHIAL LAVAGE/BRUSHINGS /OTHER BODY FLUID/SPUTUM/URINE (EARLY MORNING) | STERILE CULTURE COLLECTING SWAB | COLLECT APPROXIMATEL Y 15-30 ML OF URINE | IF A DELAY IN TRANSPORT OR PROCESSING IS ANTICIPATED, KEEP THE SPECIMEN AT 4OC. | NAAT CHEX | AFTER 48 HOURS | ||
| ZINC | PATIENT SHOULD AVOID SEA / FRESH WATER FISH 3 DAYS BEFORE COLLECTION | BLOOD | RED CAPPED VACUTAINER METAL FREE | 4 ML | 2 TO 8 C 48 HRS FROZEN 1 WEEK | ATOMIC ABSORPTION SPECTROMETRY | 7 DAYS, | ||
| PROTEIN | NONE | PERITONEAL FLUID | STERILE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | BIURET | 3 HRS | ||
| LDH | NONE | PERITONEAL FLUID | STERILE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 4 DAYS 15 TO 25 C FOR 7 DAYS | LACTATE - PYRUVATE UV | 3 HRS | ||
| GLUCOSE | NONE | PERITONEAL FLUID | STERILE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | HEXOKINASE/GL UCOSE-6- PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENAS E | 3 HRS | ||
| PROTEIN | NONE | CSF | STERILE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 4 ML | ANALYSE FRESH | PYROGALLOL RED | 3 HRS | ||
| LDH | NONE | CSF | STERILE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 4 ML | ANALYSE FRESH | LACTATE - PYRUVATE UV | 3 HRS | ||
| GLUCOSE | NONE | CSF | STERILE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 4 ML | ANALYSE FRESH | HEXOKINASE/GL UCOSE-6- PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENAS E | 3 HRS | ||
| CHLORIDE | NONE | CSF | STERILE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 4 ML | ANALYSE FRESH | ISE (DIRECT / INDIRECT) | 3 HRS | ||
| GLUCOSE | NONE | PLEURAL FLUID | STERILE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | HEXOKINASE/GL UCOSE-6- PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENAS E | 3 HRS | ||
| PROTEIN | NONE | PLEURAL FLUID | STERILE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | REFRIGERATED 1 WEEK FROZEN 2 WEEKS | BIURET | 3 HRS | ||
| LDH | NONE | PLEURAL FLUID | STERILE CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 4 DAYS 15 TO 25 C FOR 7 DAYS | LACTATE - PYRUVATE UV | 3 HRS | ||
| GLUCOSE | NONE | URINE | CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY | HEXOKINASE/GL UCOSE-6- PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENAS E | 3 HRS | ||
| PROTEIN | NONE | URINE | CONTAINER WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE | 10 ML | 2 TO 8 C FOR 48 HRS | PYROGALLOL RED | 3 HRS |