Laboratory Test Preparation

Test:Estrogen (RIA)
Other Test Request Name:

Not applicable

Test Composition:

Not applicable

Intended Use:

Estrogens are secreted by the gonads, adrenal glands, and placenta.

Total estrogens provide an overall picture of estrogen status for men and women.

Methodology:

Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:

No patient preparation necessary.

Collection/Sample Container:

Red or Gold Tube

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

3 mL Serum

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not Applicable

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

4 Days

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

14 Days

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

28 Days

Transport Temperature:

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

Rejection Criteria:
  • Hemolyzed specimen
  • Markedly lipemic specimen
  • Exceeded sample stability requirement
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Improperly labeled specimen
  • Improper collection tube used
Running Day:

Batch Running

Cut Off Time:

Monday, 12:00 PM

 

TAT/Releasing of Results:

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

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

Available upon request

Limitations/Interferences:

None specified

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not applicable

Related Words/Test:

Estrogen Fractions/fractionated; Estrone (E1); Estradiol (E2); Estriol (E3); Estrogenic Hormones, Estrogens; Estrone; Estradiol; Estriol

 

Test:Estrogen Fractionated
Other Test Request Name:

Not applicable

Test Composition:

• Estriol
• Estradiol
• Estrone

Intended Use:

• Aid in evaluation of secondary amenorrhea and gonadotropin deficiency.
• For evaluating endogenous estrogen status in post-menopausal women, men or children.

Methodology:

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:

No patient preparation necessary.

Collection/Sample Container:

Red tube (DO NOT USE GOLD TUBE or any other type of tube with gel separator)

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

3 mL Serum

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not Applicable

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

48 Hours

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

7 Days

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

2 Years

Transport Temperature:

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

Rejection Criteria:

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

Running Day:

Batch Running

Cut Off Time:

Monday, 12:00 PM

 

TAT/Releasing of Results:

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

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

Available upon request

Limitations/Interferences:

None specified

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not applicable

Related Words/Test:

Estrogen Fractions/fractionated; Estrone (E1); Estradiol (E2); Estriol (E3); Estrogenic Hormones, Estrogens; Estrone; Estradiol; Estriol

 

Test:Factor 11(FOR HP DEL MONTE ONLY)
Other Test Request Name:
  • Plasma Thromboplastic Antecedent (PTA) Deficiency
  • Rosenthal Syndrome
Test Composition:

Not Applicable

Intended Use:

Useful on diagnosing Haemophilia B. Investigation of prolonged APTT. Assessing impact of liver diease on hemostasis.

Methodology:

Fibrin Clot Method

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:
  • Collection will be done at DEL MONTE BRANCH ONLY
  • No patient preparation necessary.
  • Inform laboratory 1 day before extraction for schedule.
  • For schedule special Trip
Collection/Sample Container:

Citrated Tube or Blue Top

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

3 mL Plasma

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not Applicable

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

Not Applicable

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

Not Applicable

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

1 Hour

Transport Temperature:

Transport specimen at -20 °C (with dry ice)

Rejection Criteria:
  • Hemolyzed specimen
  • Clotted Specimen
  • Exceeded sample stability requirement
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Improperly labeled specimen
  • Improper collection tube used
Running Day:

Monday to Friday

Cut Off Time:

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM

TAT/Releasing of Results:

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

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

Available upon request

Limitations/Interferences:

None Specified

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not Applicable

Related Words/Test:

Blood coagulation abnormality

 

Test:Factor 12 (FOR HP DEL MONTE ONLY)
Other Test Request Name:
  • Hageman Factor
  • Factor XII
Test Composition:

Not Applicable

Intended Use:

Factor XII deficiency (usually qualitative) is an autosomal recessive trait. Heterozygotes have Factor XII levels of anywhere between 15 and 80% of the normal level while homozygotes have less than 1%. It has been clearly established that such deficiency is not associated with a tendency to hemorrhage although an increased predisposition to thrombosis remains possible because the main role played by Factor XII in hemostasis is to promote fibrinolysis.Levels of Factor XII in the blood may rise dramatically after intense physical exercise.

Methodology:

Fibrin Clot Method

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:
  • Collection should be done at DEL MONTE BRANCH ONLY
  • No patient preparation necessary.
  • Inform laboratory 1 day before extraction for schedule.
  • For schedule special trip
Collection/Sample Container:

Citrated Tube or Blue Top

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

3 mL Plasma

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not Applicable

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

Not Applicable

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

Not Applicable

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

1 Hour

Transport Temperature:

Transport specimen at -20 °C (with dry ice)

Rejection Criteria:
  • Hemolyzed specimen
  • Clotted Specimen
  • Exceeded sample stability requirement
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Improperly labeled specimen
  • Improper collection tube used
Running Day:

Monday to Friday

Cut Off Time:

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM

TAT/Releasing of Results:

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

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

Available upon request

Limitations/Interferences:

None Specified

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not Applicable

Related Words/Test:

Factor Assays, Blood Clotting Factors, Clotting Factors

 

Test:Factor 5 (FOR HP DEL MONTE ONLY)
Other Test Request Name:
  • Proaccelerin
  • Owren’s Disease
  • Parahemophilia
Test Composition:

Not Applicable

Intended Use:

A protein made in your liver that helps convert prothrombin into thrombin.

Methodology:

Fibrin Clot Method

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:
  • Collection should be done at DEL MONTE BRANCH ONLY
  • No patient preparation necessary.
  • Inform laboratory 1 day before extraction for schedule.
  • For schedule special trip
Collection/Sample Container:

Blue or Citrated Tube

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

3 mL Plasma

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not Applicable

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

Not Applicable

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

Not Applicable

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

1 Hour

Transport Temperature:

Transport specimen at -20 °C (with dry ice)

Rejection Criteria:
  • Hemolyzed specimen
  • Exceeded sample stability requirement
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Improperly labeled specimen
  • Improper collection tube used
Running Day:

Monday to Friday

Cut Off Time:

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM

TAT/Releasing of Results:

3 days after cut-off (excluding saturdays, Sundays and Holidays)

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

Available upon request

Limitations/Interferences:

None Specified

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not Applicable

Related Words/Test:

Activated Protein C Resistance, APC Resistance, Factor V R506Q, PT G20210A, Factor II 20210, Factor II Mut, Factor V Leiden Mutation, Prothrombin 20210 Mutation

 

Test:Factor 5 (LEIDEN) (FOR HP DEL MONTE ONLY)
Other Test Request Name:
  • 16916G>A mutation
  •  V Leiden Mutation
  • R506Q mutation
Test Composition:

Not Applicable

Intended Use:

Factor V (Leiden) Mutation is a point mutation that causes resistance of factor V protein degradation by

Activated protein C (APC). This mutation is associated with increased risk of venous thrombosis.

Methodology:

Fibrin Clot Method

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:
  • Collection should be done at DEL MONTE BRANCH ONLY
  • No patient preparation necessary.
  • Inform laboratory 1 day before extraction for schedule.
  • For schedule special trip

NOTE: Blood sample will be drawn every Wednesday from 6am only.

Collection/Sample Container:

Blue or Citrated Tube

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

3 mL Plasma

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not Applicable

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

Not Applicable

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

1 Hour

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

Not Applicable

Transport Temperature:

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

Rejection Criteria:
  • Hemolyzed specimen
  • Clotted Specimen
  • Exceeded sample stability requirement
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Improperly labeled specimen
  • Improper collection tube used
Running Day:

Wednesday

Cut Off Time:

Wednesday Only, 7:00 AM

TAT/Releasing of Results:

3 days after cut-off (excluding saturdays, Sundays and Holidays)

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

Available upon request

Limitations/Interferences:

None Specified

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not Applicable

Related Words/Test:

Activated Protein C Resistance; APC Resistance; Factor V R506Q; PT G20210A; Factor II 20210; Factor II Mut, Factor V Leiden Mutation; Prothrombin 20210 Mutation

 

Test:Factor 7 (FOR HP DEL MONTE ONLY)
Other Test Request Name:
  • Proconvertin
  • Factor VII
Test Composition:

Not Applicable

Intended Use:

A coagulation factor synthesized in the liver and carboxylated in a vitamin K-dependent reaction. Hereditary deficiency is very rare and the heterozygous state usually asymptomatic with about 30% of normal levels. Different forms of deficiency have been reported. Acquired deficiency is more common and can be caused by fibrinolysis, diffuse intravascular coagulation, vitamin K antagonist drugs, inadequate absorption or intake of vitamin K and liver disease. Increased Factor VII levels have been observed during episodes of arterial thrombosis.

Methodology:

Fibrin Clot Method

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:
  • Collection should be done at DEL MONTE BRANCH ONLY
  • No patient preparation necessary.
  • Inform laboratory 1 day before extraction for schedule.
  • For schedule special trip
Collection/Sample Container:

Blue or Citrated Tube

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

4 mL Plasma

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not Applicable

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

Not applicable

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

1 Hour

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

Not Applicable

Transport Temperature:

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

Rejection Criteria:
  • Hemolyzed specimen
  • Clotted Specimen
  • Exceeded sample stability requirement
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Improperly labeled specimen
  • Improper collection tube used
Running Day:

Monday to Friday

Cut Off Time:

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM

TAT/Releasing of Results:

3 days after cut-off (excluding saturdays, Sundays and Holidays)

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

Available upon request

Limitations/Interferences:

None Specified

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not Applicable

Related Words/Test:

Factor Assays, Blood Clotting Factors, Clotting Factors

 

Test:Factor 8 (FOR HP DEL MONTE ONLY)
Other Test Request Name:

Anti-Hemophilic Factor

Test Composition:

Not Applicable

Intended Use:

Useful in diagnosing Haemophilia A, Von Willlebrand disease and investigation of prolonged APTT.

Methodology:

Fibrin Clot Method

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:
  • Collection should be done at DEL MONTE BRANCH ONLY
  • No patient preparation necessary.
  • Inform laboratory 1 day before extraction for schedule.
  • For schedule special trip
Collection/Sample Container:

Citrated Tube or Blue Top

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

3 mL Plasma

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not Applicable

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

Not Applicable

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

Not Applicable

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

1 Hour

Transport Temperature:

Transport specimen at -20 °C (with dry ice)

Rejection Criteria:
  • Hemolyzed specimen
  • Clotted Specimen
  • Exceeded sample stability requirement
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Improperly labeled specimen
  • Improper collection tube used
Running Day:

Monday to Friday

Cut Off Time:

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM

TAT/Releasing of Results:

3 days after cut-off (excluding saturdays, Sundays and Holidays)

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

Available upon request

Limitations/Interferences:

None Specified

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not Applicable

Related Words/Test:

Factor Assays, Blood Clotting Factors, Clotting Factors

 

Test:Factor 9 (FOR HP DEL MONTE ONLY)
Other Test Request Name:
  • Hemophilia B Factor
  • Christmas Factor
Test Composition:

Not Applicable

Intended Use:

Useful in diagnosing Haemophilia B, investigation of prolonged APTT and assessing impact of liver diease on hemostasis.

Methodology:

Fibrin Clot Method

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:
  • Collection should be done at DEL MONTE BRANCH ONLY
  • No patient preparation necessary.
  • Inform laboratory 1 day before extraction for schedule.
  • For schedule special trip
Collection/Sample Container:

Citrated Tube or Blue Top

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

3 mL Plasma

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not Applicable

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

Not Applicable

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

Not Applicable

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

1 Hour

Transport Temperature:

Transport specimen at -20 °C (with dry ice)

Rejection Criteria:
  • Hemolyzed specimen
  • Clotted Specimen
  • Exceeded sample stability requirement
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Improperly labeled specimen
  • Improper collection tube used
Running Day:

Monday to Friday

Cut Off Time:

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM

TAT/Releasing of Results:

3 days after cut-off (excluding saturdays, Sundays and Holidays)

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

Available upon request

Limitations/Interferences:

None Specified

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not applicable

Related Words/Test:

Factor Assays, Blood Clotting Factors, Clotting Factors

 

Test:Factor IX Inhibitor
Other Test Request Name:

Anti-Factor IX Antibodies Screening

 

Test Composition:

Not Applicable

Intended Use:

Factor IX inhibitors arise in patients with severe hemophilia B after factor IX transfusion. Patients with factor IX inhibitors may also develop anaphylactic reactions in response to factor IX infusions. Acquired factor IX inhibitors, occurring in previously healthy people, are exceedingly rare.

Methodology:

Chronometric 

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:
  • No patient preparation necessary.
  • Ask for Specific Clinical Information Form (R5-INTGB:Haemostasis) at Special Test Section atleast one day prior submission of sample.
Collection/Sample Container:

Blue or Citrated Tube

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

4 mL Plasma

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not Applicable

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

Not Applicable

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

24 Hours

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

28 Days

Transport Temperature:

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

Rejection Criteria:
  • Hemolyzed specimen
  • Clotted Specimen
  • Exceeded sample stability requirement
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Improperly labeled specimen
  • Improper collection tube used
Running Day:

Batch Running

Cut Off Time:

Friday, 12:00 PM

TAT/Releasing of Results:

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

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

Available upon request

Limitations/Interferences:

None Specified

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not Applicable

Related Words/Test:

Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time; aPTT; APTT, Partial Thromboplastin Time

 

Test:Factor Xa (Currently Not Accepting samples)
Other Test Request Name:

• Factor X Functional

• Stuart-Prower Factor

Test Composition:

Not applicable

Intended Use:

• Congenital Factor X deficiency is an autosomal recessive trait. Severe deficiency (i.e. the homozygous state or complementary mutations in the same gene) is rare. Heterozygotes only hemorrhage following serious trauma, e.g. surgery. Replacement therapy (by PPSB-SD) should aim at keeping Factor X levels above 25% of the normal level.Acquired Factor X deficiency is sometimes secondary to vitamin K deficiency in which case there is concomitant deficiency in Factors II, VII and IX; this can be induced by vitamin K antagonist drugs or by inadequate intake or absorption of this vitamin. Acquired Factor V deficiency may also be associated with liver disease, fibrinolysis and diffuse intravascular coagulation. In this case, deficiencies will also be observed in Factors II, V and VII. Isolated Factor X deficiency has been reported in amyloidosis.

Methodology:

Fibrin Clot Method

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:

• No patient preparation necessary.

Collection/Sample Container:

Blue or Citrated Tube

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

5 mL Plasma (Plastic Tube)

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not Applicable

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

Not applicable

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

8 Hours

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

Not applicable

Transport Temperature:

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

Rejection Criteria:
  • • Hemolyzed specimen
  • Clotted Specimen
  • Exceeded sample stability requirement
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Improperly labeled specimen
  • Improper collection tube used
  • Glass tube
Running Day:

Batch Running 

Cut Off Time:

4:00 PM

TAT/Releasing of Results:

14 working days (excluding saturdays, Sundays and Holidays)

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

Available upon request.

Limitations/Interferences:

None specified

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not applicable

Related Words/Test:Not Applicable

 

Test:Fatty Acid w/ Long Chain
Other Test Request Name:
  • Very Long Chain Fatty Acid
  • Fatty Acid with Very Long Chains C22 to C26
  • Fatty acids with Very Long Chains - C22 to C26 - Plasma
Test Composition:

Not Applicable

Intended Use:

Peroxisomes play a vital role in several metabolic pathways, including the synthesis of plasmalogens and bile acids.

Involved in the catabolism of Very Long Chain Fatty Acids (VLCFAs), phytanic acid, and pristanic acid.

Methodology:

Chromatography - Colorimetry

Laboratory Section:

Special Test

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:

No patient preparation necessary.

Collection/Sample Container:

2 pcs of 4 ML EDTA tube or Violet Top

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

4 mL EDTA Plasma

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not Applicable

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

1 Hour

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

5 Days

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

28 Days

Transport Temperature:

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

Rejection Criteria:
  • Over-filled or Under-filled tube
  • Clotted Specimen
  • Exceeded sample stability requirement
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Improperly labeled specimen
  • Improper collection tube used
Running Day:

Batch Running

Cut Off Time:

Friday, 12:00 PM

TAT/Releasing of Results:

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

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

Available upon request

Limitations/Interferences:

None Specified

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not Applicable

Related Words/Test:

Peroxisomal Disease

 

Test:FBS/FPG (HEXOKINASE)
Other Test Request Name:
  • Blood Sugar
  • Fasting Blood Sugar
  • Fasting Blood Glucose
  • FBG
  • Fasting Plasma Glucose
  • FPG
  • Blood Glucose
Test Composition:

Not applicable

Intended Use:

FBS is a test that determines how much sugar is in a blood sample after a period of fasting. This is commonly used to detect and monitor diabetes mellitus.

Methodology:

Hexokinase

Laboratory Section:

Chemistry

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:

8-12 hours fasting.
Note:
• Prolonged fasting is highly discouraged since various metabolic changes associated with starvation may begin to develop. Water intake is acceptable.
• Note in clinical info if patient drank more than 4 glasses of water during fasting period, ask patient for medical history as this is rather unusual.
• Note in clinical info in case patient overfasts and insists on proceeding test.
• Samples without preservatives (NaF) must be separated from red cells within 30 mins of blood extraction.

Collection/Sample Container:

FBS/OGTFB - Red or Gold tube

FPGLUC- Gray tube

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

1-3 mL Serum

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

1-3mL Plasma (Li-heparin and K2-EDTA, NaF/Na2 EDTA, KF/Na2 EDTA, NaF/K-Oxalate and NaF/citrate/Na2EDTA)

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

Serum (no hemolysis): 8 hours
Plasma (fluoride): 3 days

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

72 Hours   

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

Not specified

Transport Temperature:

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

Rejection Criteria:
  • Failed serum index specimen
  • Exceeded sample stability requirement
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Improperly labeled specimen
  • Improper collection tube used
Running Day:

Daily

Cut Off Time:

Monday to Saturday:6:00 PM

TAT/Releasing of Results:

RUNNING TIME: 6:00 AM onwards

ROUTINE:4 hours after receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger

STAT: After 2½ hours from extraction/messenger arrival

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

1 Day to 2 Y/O: 1.80~6.20 mmol/L (33.00~111.00 mg/dL)
2Y and 1 Day to 4 Y/O: 2.90~5.40 mmol/L (52.00~98.00 mg/dL)
4Y and 1 Day to 6 Y/O: 3.80~5.50 mmol/L (69.00~100.00 mg/dL)
6Y and 1 Day to 11 Y/O: 3.30~5.50 mmol/L (60.00~100.00 mg/dL)
11Y and 1 Day to 999 Y/O: 3.89~5.49 mmol/L (70.10~98.93 mg/dL)

ADA Recommendations 2015:
Pre-Diabetics: 5.55 - 6.94 mmol/L(100.01 - 125.06 mg/dL)
Diabetics : >/= 7.00 mmol/L(>/= 126.14 mg/dL)

Limitations/Interferences:

In very rare cases, gammopathy, in particular type IgM (Waldenstrom’s
macroglobulinemia), may cause unreliable results.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not applicable

Related Words/Test:

HbA1c, Urinalysis, Insulin, C-peptide, Urine Albumin, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, Basic Metabolic Panel, Fructosamine

 

Test:Fecalysis w/ Parasite Ct
Other Test Request Name:

Stool exam with parasite quantification

Test Composition:

Physical Exam
• Color
• Consistency

Microscopic Examination
• White Blood Cell
• Red Blood Cell
• Fat Globules (if present)
• Ova/Parasite
• Yeast Cells (if present)
• Parasite Count

Intended Use:

For quantitation of parasites found in fecal specimens from the intestinal tract

Methodology:

Direct Fecal Smear (NSS and Lugol's)

Laboratory Section:

Clinical Microscopy

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:

No patient preparation necessary.
*Fresh specimens are necessary for the recovery of motile protozoa.
The following recommendations should be considered in accepting fresh specimens:
1. Liquid and Soft: Must be examined within 30 minutes of passage
2. Semi-formed: Must be examined within 1 hour of passage
3. Formed: Must be examined within 24 hours of passage

Collection/Sample Container:

Clean, leak-proof container

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

Pea sized or size of 25 centavo coin stool

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

Not applicable

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

Liquid: 30 Minutes
Soft: 30 Minutes
Semi-formed: 1 Hour
Formed: 24 Hours

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

Not specified

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

Unacceptable

Transport Temperature:

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

Rejection Criteria:

• Improperly labeled specimen container
• Exceeded abovementioned stability requirements
• Quantity of stool sample not sufficient
• Contaminated stool sample (E.g. water, urine or any other fluids.)

Running Day:

Daily

Cut Off Time:

Monday to Saturday
• 6:00 PM

Sunday
• 3:00 PM

TAT/Releasing of Results:

ROUTINE
• 3 hours after receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger
STAT
• After 1½ hours from receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

NO INTERTINAL PARASITE SEEN

Limitations/Interferences:

Samples which exceeded sample stability prior to examination may produce erroneous results.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q: Is specimen collected in diaper be acceptable?
A: It is advised not to proceed with stool analysis, because the stool specimen may be contaminated with urine, and the characteristics morphology of the parasite maybe affected but agree to accept if patient/physician insisted to proceed with the test due to difficulty in sample collection.

Related Words/Test:

Diarrhea

 

Test:Ferritin (CMIA)
Other Test Request Name:

Serum Ferritin

Test Composition:

Not applicable

Intended Use:

Used in the evaluation of iron deficiency and Iron Overload

Methodology:

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Laboratory Section:

Immunology

Special Instructions/Patient Preparations:

• No fasting requirement.
• Radioactive medications may not be given for 3 to 4 days before testing
• Refrain from alcohol (higher levels of ferritin occur in alcoholism)
• If testing will be delayed for more than 24 hours, remove serum from clot, serum separator gels or red blood cells.

Collection/Sample Container:

Red or Gold tube

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

1-3 mL Serum

Alternative Specimen and Volume Requirement:

1-3 mL Plasma (K3-EDTA, Li-Heparin)

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

Not specified

•   Refrigerated Temperature (2-8°C):

7 Days

•   Freezer Temperature (-20°C):

12 Months

Transport Temperature:

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

Rejection Criteria:
  • Hemolyzed specimen
  • Markedly lipemic specimen
  • Specimen stored/transported outside the temperature range
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Improperly labeled specimens
  • Improper collection tube used
Running Day:

Monday - Saturday

Cut Off Time:

Monday to Saturday:6:00 PM

 

TAT/Releasing of Results:

Monday - Saturday
• 4 hours after receipt of specimen/ arrival of messenger
STAT (on running days only)
• 2½ hours from extraction/messenger arrival

Reference Interval/Result Interpretation:

MALE: 21.81-274.66 ug/L
FEMALE: 4.63-204.00 ug/L

Limitations/Interferences:

• Specimens from patients who have received preparations of mouse monoclonal antibodies for diagnosis or therapy may contain human anti-mouse antibodies (HAMA). Specimens containing HAMA may produce anomalous values when tested with assay kits that employ mouse monoclonal antibodies.
•Heterophilic antibodies in human serum can react with reagent immunoglobulins, interfering with in vitro immunoassays.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Not applicable

Related Words/Test:

Complete Blood Count, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, Serum Iron, TIBC, Transferrin, Iron Tests, Zinc Protoporphyrin, Soluble Transferrin Receptor