| SERVICE (TEST) DONE | TURN AROUND TIME | SAMPLE COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS/MINIMAL AMOUNTS | PRECAUTION NEEDED |
HAEMATOLOGY | |||
| FULL HAEMOGRAM FHG | 2 HRS | 4ml of whole blood in EDTA( Purple Top) | Reach the lab within 1 hour of collection |
| HB | 20 min | 4ml of whole blood in EDTA( Purple Top) | Reach the lab within 1 hour of collection |
| ESR | 2 HRS | 4ml of whole blood in EDTA ( Purple Top) | Reach the lab within 1 hour of collection |
| PBF | 24HRS | 4ml of whole blood in EDTA ( Purple Top) | Reach the lab within 1 hour of collection |
| Sickling test | 24 HRS | 4ml of whole blood in EDTA ( Purple Top) | |
BIOCHEMISTRY | |||
| LFTS | 4 HRS | 4ml of blood in plain bottle ( Red Tops) | Dark Covered |
| UREA/ELECTROLYTES | 4 HRS | 4ml of blood in plain bottle ( Red Tops) | |
| BILIRUBIN/TOTAL DIRECT | 4 HRS | 4ml of blood in plain bottle ( Red Tops) | Needs to be covered with a black cover |
| PREGNANCY TEST (URINE) | 30 min | Clean universal bottle | N/A |
| LIPID PROFILE | 1 hour | 4ml of whole blood in EDTA ( Purple Top) | Patients’ needs to fast before test is run. |
| HBA1C | 1 hour | 4ml of whole blood in EDTA( Purple Top) | N/A |
| BLOOD SUGAR | 20 MIN. | Finger prick | N/A unless FBS is needed |
IMMUNOLOGY | |||
| HIV Rapid Antibody test | 1 HRS | Finger prick | N/A |
| CD4/CD4% | 24HRS | EDTA( Purple Top) or CD4 stabilizer tubes | N/A |
| Viral load | Up to 3 weeks | DBS | N/A |
| HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN (HBsAg) | 2 HRS | 4ml of blood in plain bottle( Red Tops) | N/A |
| RHEUMATOID FACTOR | 2 HRS | 4ml of blood in plain bottle( Red Tops) | N/A |
| VDRL | 2HRS | 4ml of blood in plain bottle( Red Tops) | N/A |
| ASOT TEST | 2 HRS | 4ml of blood in plain bottle( Red Tops) | N/A |
| HCV | 2 HRS | 4ml of blood in plain bottle( Red Tops) | N/A |
Microbiology | |||
| Urinalysis | 1 HRS | Clean universal bottle | N/A |
| HVS-Wet Prep +Gram Stain | 1 HRS | Sterile swab | N/A |
| cultures | 3-5days | Sterile container | N/A |
| Sputum for Gene Expert | 24 hrs | Sterile Container atleast 2mls | Specimen should be free of food particles |
| Immuno-Chemistry | |||
BLOOD TRANSFUSION (BTU) | |||
| BLOOD GROUPING | 20min | 2ml of whole blood in plain bottle | N/A |
| Du TEST | 2 HRS | 2ml of whole blood in plain bottle | N/A |
| ICT | 2 HRS | 2ml of whole blood in plain bottle | N/A |
| DCT | 2 HRS | 2ml of whole blood in plain bottle | N/A |
| CROSSMATCH | 2 HRS | 2ml of whole blood in plain bottle | N/A |
| CYTOLOGICAL SAMPLES | |||
| PAP SMEAR | 10 days | Pap kit | N/A |
| FNA | 10 days | Sterile container with formalin | N/A |
| Histology & Cytology | 10 days | Sample Container | N/A |
TAT FOR URGENT TESTS | |||
| B/S FOR MPS | 1 HRS | Blood slide smear | N/A |
| HB | 20 min | 4ml of blood in EDTA (Purple Tops) | N/A |
| BLOOD SUGAR | 10 MINS. | Finger Prick | N/A |
| U/E/CR | 4 HRS | 4ml of blood in plain bottle( Red Tops) | N/A |
| LFTS/BILIRUBIN | 4 HRS | 4ml of blood in plain bottle( Red Tops) | |
| CSF (analysis)preliminary Results | 1 HR | 2ml CSF in sterile bijou bottle | N/A |
| CROSSMATCH | 2 HRS | 4ml of clotted blood in plain bottle/ ( Red Tops) | N/A |
| Pregnancy Diagnostic Test | 30 min | Clean universal bottle Random urine sample, | N/A |
| REFERRAL SAMPLES (Internal and External ) | |||
| AAFB CULTURE | 8 WEEKS | Sputum in a sputum culture bottle 2ML | N/A |
| Thyroid Function Test | 2 DAYS | 4ml of blood in plain bottle( Red Tops) | N/A |
| Prostrate Specific Antigen | 2 DAYS | 4ml of blood in plain bottle( Red Tops) | N/A |
| Bone Marrow Aspirate | 2 Weeks | EDTA (PURPLE VACUTAINER) | N/A |
| Biopsy for Histology | 4 Weeks | IN 10% Formal saline | N/A |
| Blood for hormone analysis | 2 Weeks | 4ml of blood in plain bottle( Red Tops) | N/A |
| Blood for Cardiac Enzymes | 2days | 4ml of blood in plain bottle( Red Tops) | N/A |