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Table of Contents
Cover Page 1
Table of Contents 2
Carbohydrates 4-10
1. Sugar Chromatography
2. Lactose Intolerance Test
3. Fasting Plasma Glucose
4. Glycated Hemoglobin Test (A1C)
5. Casual Plasma Glucose
6. Glucose
7. Glucose-RD, Urine
8. Glucose Whole blood
9. Random Blood Sugar
10. PostPrandial Glucose Test
Nucleic Acid 11-15
1. C.Difficile/EPI, PCR
2. HIV-1 Genotype (RTI, PI,
Integrase inhibitors)
3. DNA Microarray
4. Whole Exome Sequencing Trio
5. Zika Virus RNA Qual, Real-Time
PCR PNL, Serum and Urine
6. Zika Virus RNA Qualitative Real-
Time RT-PCR
7. Chromosome Analysis, Amniotic
Fluid
8. HCV RNA Genotype
9. Y Chromosome Microdeletion, Dna
Analysis
10. Diphenylamine Test
Proteins 16-22
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1. Bence Jones Protein (Urinary light
chains) Urine immunofixation
2. Albumin
3. 5-HIAA (5-Hydroxy Indole Acetic
Acid)
4. Serum Protein Electrophoresis
Test
5. Fibrinogen Antigen
6. Hla b27 Antigen
7. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
(TSH)
8. Cd34
9. SGPT
10. SGOT
Lipids 23-29
1. 17a-Hydroxyprogesterone
2. Anti-Cardiolipin AB
4. Cholesterol Vap
6. Lipid-Laden Macrophages
7. Lipid Panel
8. Cardiolipin AB IGA
9. Cardiolipin AB IGM
Triglyceride is Elevated
References 30-32
Carbohydrates
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1. Sugar Chromatography
Principle
o Although glucose is the commonest reducing substance in urine and
faeces, it is not the only sugar of clinical significance that will give a
positive reducing substance result. A positive reducing substance from a
patient other than a diabetic must be followed up by thin layer
chromatography (TLC) for identification of the individual sugars. This is
particularly helpful in the preliminary investigation of conditions such as
galactosaemia and fructosaemia.
Normal Value
o The reference range for an average adult is 0-1. A fresh urine or faeces
specimen should not normally contain reducing sugars.
Conversion Factor
o N/A
Types of Specimen to be Obtained
o Feces or Urine
Collection Requirement
o Stool (minimum 1 g) collected into a sterile container without preservative.
o Do not collect urine at the start.
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Normal Value
o The blood test is considered normal if your glucose level rises more than
30 mg/dL (1.6 mmol/L) within 2 hours of drinking the lactose solution. A
rise of 20 to 30 mg/dL (1.1 to 1.6 mmol/L) is inconclusive.
Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories.
Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
Conversion Factor
o N/A
Types of Specimen to be Obtained
o Plasma (Blood Sample)
Collection Requirement
o 8-Hour Fasting is required
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o Plasma
Collection Requirement
o Blood glucose tests are either random or fasting tests. For a fasting blood
glucose test, you can’t eat or drink anything but water for eight hours
before your test. You may want to schedule a fasting glucose test first
thing in the morning so you don’t have to fast during the day.
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o The casual plasma glucose test is another method of diagnosing diabetes.
During the test, blood sugar is tested without regard to the time since the
person's last meal. You are not required to abstain from eating prior to the
test.
Normal Value
o Optimal amount of specimen required is 1.5 mL; minimum is 0.2 mL. D. 3–
5 mL of whole blood is collected in a vacuum tube containing the glycolytic
inhibitors potassium oxalate and sodium fluoride (e.g., gray-top
Vacutainers).
Conversion Factor
o 0.055mmol/L
Types of Specimen to be Obtained
o Blood Specimen
Collection Requirement
o Currently, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommendation for
preanalytical processing for plasma glucose measurements is
for collection into sodium fluoride (NaF) tubes with placement in ice-water
slurry prior to centrifugation within 30 min (10).
6. Glucose
Principle
o Spectrophotometry
o The basic principle is that each compound absorbs or transmits light over
a certain range of wavelength.
Normal Value
o 0-31days:45-90mg/dL >= 32 days: 70-120 mg/dL
Conversion Factor
o N/A
Types of Specimen to be Obtained
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o Plasma or Serum
Collection Requirement
o Fasting specimen is not required.
o 2mL of serum or plasma is required.
o Outreach clients: Specimen may also be collected in grey-top tubes. Place
specimen on ice, or centrifuge and separate plasma from cells.
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Principle
o Amperometric
o The principle of amperometric sensor is based on measuring current
generated by enzymatic or bioaffinity reaction at the electrode surface, at
a constant working potential with respect to the reference electrode.
Normal Value
o 0-31 days: 45-90 mg/dL >= 32 days: 70 - 120 mg/dL.
Conversion Factor
o N/A
Types of Specimen to be Obtained
o Whole Blood
Collection Requirement
o 1ml Whole Blood, sample must be transported immediately to chemistry
laboratory.
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o Serum / Plasma (blood samples)
Collection Requirement
o Fasting is not required.
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Nucleic Acid
1. C.Difficile/EPI, PCR
Principle
o Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction Real-time PCR is a quantitative
method that allows the data to be compiled as the product accumulates,
by detecting the signal emitted by the fluorescent probe during each
amplification cycle, that is proportional to the amount of amplicons
generated (the target viral DNAs contained in the sample).
Normal Value
o Negative. No C. difficile toxin B gene DNA detected by PCR (Amplified
Probe)
Conversion Factor
o N/A
Types of Specimen to be Obtained
o Fresh undiluted, non-formed stool.
Collection Requirement
o Stool aspirate specimens (i.e., stool aspirate, colon contents, colon
aspirate) are acceptable as long as it is verified that the patient did not
have a gastrointestinal preparation. Please contact laboratory prior to the
collection of stool aspirates for instructions. 1-2 mL of non-formed stool.
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o 4 mL EDTA plasma; minimum 1.2 mL
Conversion Factor
o 0.036
Type of Specimen
o EDTA plasma
Collection Requirement
o Centrifuge and aliquot plasma from cells within 24 hours of
collection.
3. DNA Microarray
Principle (best method)
o Nucleic acid hybridization
Normal Values
o 20-30 mL Amniotic Fluid 20-30 mg Chorionic villi
Conversion Factor
o 0.33
Type of Specimen
o Amniotic Fluid or CVS
Collection Requirement
o Optimal timing for specimen collection is during 14 to 18 weeks of
gestation.
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Type of Specimen
o Whole Blood
Collection Requirement
o Ship ASAP to ensure quality DNA
5. Zika Virus RNA Qual, Real-Time PCR PNL, Serum and Urine
Principle (best method)
o Antibody; Zika virus, IgM
Normal Values
o 3 mL serum (minimum 1 mL) AND 3 ml urine
Conversion Factor
o 0.0341
Type of Specimen
o Serum and Urine
Collection Requirement
o Allow BLOOD to clot at room temperature. Centrifuge as soon as
possible and transfer serum to a plastic tube in order to avoid
hemolysis.
URINE: should be collected in a sterile container without additives. Urine
should always be collected with a patient- matched serum
specimen. Immediately freeze for transport.
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Conversion Factor
o 0.234
Type of Specimen
o Serum
Collection Requirement
o Allow to clot and centrifuge specimen as soon as possible, transfer
serum to a plastic tube in order to avoid hemolysis.
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o Separate plasma from EDTA whole blood within 24 hours of
collection. Centrifuge for 10 minutes at 3000rpm, room
temperature. Using a sterile pipet, transfer 3-4 mL of plasma to one
(1) labeled, sterile, aliquot tube.
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Protein
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o N/A
Types of Specimen to be Obtained
o Plain urine in universal
Collection Requirement
o A person should not collect the first urine they pass on the day of the
test. However, all urine passed for the next 24 hours should be
collected and added to the container.
2. Albumin
Principle
o Albumin gives your body the proteins it needs to keep growing and
repairing tissue. It also carries vital nutrients and hormones. A serum
albumin test is a simple blood test that measures the amount of
albumin in your blood. Having surgery, getting burned, or having an
open wound raises your chances of having a low albumin level.
Normal Value
o 35-50g/L
Conversion Factor
o N/A
Types of Specimen to be Obtained
o Serum or Lithium Heparin plasma
Collection Requirement
o Serum or Lithium Heparin plasma
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o This test measures the amount of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA)
in the urine. 5-HIAA is a muscle stimulant and the primary metabolite
of serotonin, a hormone derived from the amino acid tryptophan.
Serotonin is produced as needed by the nervous system, mainly the
brain, but also special cells in the bronchial tubes (lungs) and
gastrointestinal tract. It helps transmit nerve impulses and constrict
blood vessels, participates in the wake-sleep cycle, and affects
mood.After it has been used by the body, serotonin is broken down in
the liver, and its metabolites, including 5-HIAA, are excreted in the
urine. Large quantities of serotonin and 5-HIAA may be produced
however, by some carcinoid tumours. Carcinoid tumours are slow-
growing masses that can form in the gastrointestinal tract, on the
appendix and in the lungs.
o About 10% of carcinoid tumours, primarily those found in the
gastrointestinal tract, will produce enough serotonin to cause
symptoms such as flushing of the face, diarrhoea, a rapid heart rate,
and wheezing, usually only after the tumour has spread to the liver.
These symptoms are referred to as the carcinoid syndrome.
Normal Value
o 0-40 umol/24h
o Borderline: 40-78 umol/24h
o Carcinoid range: 130 + umol/24h
Conversion Factor
o N/A
Types of Specimen to be Obtained
o Urine
Collection Requirement
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o A 24hr urine sample in a urine container with a measured amount of
acid (6mL of 4M Sulphuric Acid) and sand (20g) is required.
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5. Fibrinogen Antigen
Principle
o The fibrinogen antigen assay is an immunoturbidimetric assay using
latex particles coated with polyclonal rabbit anti-
human fibrinogen antibodies. The test plasma is mixed with the latex
reagent, the anti-fibrinogen antibodies coupled onto latex particles
react with the fibrinogen present in the sample, resulting in
agglutination.
Normal Value
o 180-350 mg/dL
Conversion Factor
o N/A
Types of Specimen to be Obtained
o Plasma (Blood Sample)
Collection Requirement
o 2.7 mL blue-top (3.2% sodium citrate) tube
o 1 mL aliquot of plasma in sterile plastic vial; minimum 0.5 mL. Please
submit a separate frozen aliquot for this test. It may not be combined
with any other test requiring a frozen aliquot.
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o Whole Blood
Collection Requirement
o Specimen must arrive 96 hours of draw
o Do not transfer blood to other containers
8. Cd34
Principle
o Flow Cytometry
Normal Value
o N/A
Conversion Factor
o N/A
Types of Specimen to be Obtained
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o Whole Blood
Collection Requirement
o Properly drawn K2 EDTA tube of whole blood or a sterile container
(micro vial preferred) containing apheresis or filtered bone marrow
product. Minimum volume 1 mL.
9. SGPT
Principle
o SGPT catalyzes the transfer of amino groups from L-Alanine to 2-
Oxoglutarate. The rate of reaction is monitored using a coupling
enzyme Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), where by the Pyruvate formed
is converted to Lactate in the presence of NADH. The Oxidation of
NADH is measured by monitoring the decrease in absorbance at 340
nm.
Normal Value
o The normal range of values for ALT (SGPT) is about 7 to 56 units per
liter of serum. However, the ranges of AST and ALT numbers may
differ slightly depending on the technique and protocols used by
different laboratories worldwide.
Conversion Factor
o N/A
Types of Specimen to be Obtained
o Plasma or Serum (Whole Blood)
Collection Requirement
o 2 mL of serum or plasma; minimum 0.2 mL.
10. SGOT
Principle
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o SGOT catalyzes the transfer of an amino group from L-Aspartate to α-
ketoglutarate. The rate of reaction is monitored using a coupling
enzyme MDH, whereby the Oxaloacetate formed is converted to
Malate in the presence of NADH. The oxidation of NADH is measured
by monitoring the decrease in absorbance at 340 nm.
Normal Value
o The normal range of an SGOT test is generally between 8 and 45 units
per liter of serum. In general, men may naturally have higher amounts
of AST in the blood. A score above 50 for men and 45 for women is
high and may indicate damage.
Conversion Factor
o N/A
Types of Specimen to be Obtained
o Plasma or Serum (Preferably Serum)
Collection Requirement
o 2 mL of serum or plasma; minimum 0.2 mL.
Lipid
1. 17a-Hydroxyprogesterone
Principle
o 17a-Hydroxyprogesterone is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of
cortisol. Deficiency of either 11b- or 21-hydroxylase activities leads to an
increased concentration of 17a-hydroxyprogesterone in the peripheral
circulation. This test is less valuable in 11b-hydroxylase deficiency, where
11-deoxycortisol is the analyte of choice. ‘Functional’ deficiencies of 21-
hydroxylase and 11b-hydroxylase have been described.
Normal Value
o Adult males: 1.9-6.5 nmol/L
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o Adult femals: Follicular phase- 1.0 to 4.5 nmol/L & Luteal phase- 0.8 to 8.8
nmol/L
Conversion Factor
o N/A
Types of Specimen to be Obtained
o Serum (blood sample)
Collection Requirement
o A serum samples (SST) is required for analysis, blood spot Guthrie cards
are also acceptable.
2. Anti-Cardiolipin AB
Principle
o Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
o Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISAs) combine the specificity
of antibodies with the sensitivity of simple enzyme assays, by using
antibodies or antigens coupled to an easily-assayed enzyme. ELISAs can
provide a useful measurement of antigen or antibody concentration.
Normal Value
o Cardiolipin IgG (CARDG)< 15 GPL units = Negative.
Cardiolipin IgM (CARDM) < 12.5 MPL units = Negative.
Cardiolipin IgA (CARDA)< 12 APL units = Negative.
Conversion Factor
o N/A
Types of Specimen to be Obtained
o Serum (preferred) or sodium citrate plasma.
Collection Requirement
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o Use a serum separator tube (SST) and allow samples to clot for 30
minutes at room temperature before centrifugation for 15 minutes at 1000
x g. Remove serum and assay immediately or aliquot and store samples
at ≤ -20 °C.
4. Cholesterol Vap
Principle
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o Enzymatic
o Fixed rate time nephelometry
o Immunoturbidity
o Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric)
o Ion mobility
o The VAP test is also done in a similar way as the regular lipid profile test
using a centrifuge. The candidate’s blood is collected by a nurse or
technician and then it is submitted to the lab for analysis. The test is now
widely available in major diagnostic labs. You won’t have to wait long to
get the vertical auto profile test results as well.
Normal Value
o N/A
Conversion Factor
o N/A
Types of Specimen to be Obtained
o Serum
Collection Requirement
o The assay manufacturer Beckman Coulter advises: "N-Acetyl Cysteine
(NAC), when administered in therapeutic concentrations (for the treatment
of acetaminophen overdose), has been...determined to interfere with
assays for... Cholesterol, Uric Acid" where "NAC interference may lead to
falsely low results." According to Beckman Coulter, the NAC interference
should be insignificant by 12 hours after completion of the initial loading
dose of an IV infusion treatment regimen consisting of an initial loading
dose of 150 mg/kg administered over 1 hour, a second dose of 50 mg/kg
administered over 4 hours and a third dose of 100 mg/kg administered
over 16 hours.
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Principle
o Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
o The principle of nuclear magnetic resonance is based on the spins of
atomic nuclei. The magnetic measurements depend upon the spin of
unpaired electron whereas nuclear magnetic resonance measures
magnetic effect caused by the spin of protons and neutrons.
Normal Value
o Fecal Lipids, Total Less than 7 g/24 hr
Preferred (Normal ranges apply.): Frozen stool, 72 hour collection
Acceptable (Reference ranges do not apply.): 24-hr stool or 48-hr stool or
random stool.
Conversion Factor
o N/A
Types of Specimen to be Obtained
o Stool
Collection Requirement
o Stool, 72-hour (preferred), or 24- or 48-hour collection.
o Patient must follow a high-fat diet for three days prior to the test.
6. Lipid-Laden Macrophages
Principle
o The lipid-laden macrophage index (LLMI) can be calculated by counting
100 macrophages in a BAL specimen treated with a lipid stain and scoring
each macrophage from 0 to 4 based on the amount of lipids present in the
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cell. A LLMI score greater than 100 is considered positive for pulmonary
aspiration.
Normal Value
o N/A
Conversion Factor
o N/A
Types of Specimen to be Obtained
o Fresh bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) specimen (do not add fixative).
Collection Requirement
o Fresh lavage specimens. Do not add fixative.
o Note on requisition: Determine presence of lipid-laden macrophages
o Non-sterile specimen container
7. Lipid Panel
Principle
o Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric)
o The basic principle is that each compound absorbs or transmits light over
a certain range of wavelength.
Normal Value
o Cholesterol: Young adult- 170mg/dl, Adult- 200mg/dl
o HDL Cholesterol: Young Adult- 45mg/dl, Adult- 60mg/dl
o LDL Cholesterol: Young adult- 70mg/dl to 100mg/dl, Adult- 70mg/dl to
100mg/dl
o Non-HDL Cholesterol: 100mg/dl
o Triglyceride: Young- 75mg/dl, Young adult- 90mg/dl, Adult- 150mg/ml
Conversion Factor
o N/A
Types of Specimen to be Obtained
o Serum or Plasma (Blood Sample)
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Collection Requirement
o Patient Fasting is recommended but not required.
8. Cardiolipin AB IGA
Principle
o Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
o Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISAs) combine the specificity
of antibodies with the sensitivity of simple enzyme assays, by using
antibodies or antigens coupled to an easily-assayed enzyme. ELISAs can
provide a useful measurement of antigen or antibody concentration.
Normal Value
o 12 APL units= Negative
Conversion Factor
o N/A
Types of Specimen to be Obtained
o Serum (Preferred) or Sodium Citrate Plasma
Collection Requirement
o 0.5 mL serum (preferred) or sodium citrate plasma; minimum 0.2 mL.
9. Cardiolipin AB IGM
Principle
o Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
o Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISAs) combine the specificity
of antibodies with the sensitivity of simple enzyme assays, by using
antibodies or antigens coupled to an easily-assayed enzyme. ELISAs can
provide a useful measurement of antigen or antibody concentration.
Normal Value
o <12.5 MPL units= Negative
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Conversion Factor
o N/A
Types of Specimen to be Obtained
o Serum (preferred) or Sodium Citrate Plasma
Collection Requirement
o 0.5 mL serum (preferred) or sodium citrate plasma; minimum 0.2 mL.
References All:
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Carbohydrates
Nucleic Acid
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7. Chromosome Analysis, Amniotic Fluid Test - Test Results, Normal Range, Cost
And More (lybrate.com)
8. Specimen collection and processing instructions for HCV RNA GENOTYPE test
(geisingermedicallabs.com)
9. Y Chromosome Microdeletion, DNA Analysis | Test Detail | Quest Diagnostics
10. Diphenylamine test - Oxford Reference
Protein
1. Bence-Jones-Protein-Urinary-light-chains-Urine-immunofixation.pdf (mft.nhs.uk)
2. Specimen collection and processing instructions for ALBUMIN test
(geisingermedicallabs.com)
3. 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid (Urine) - Health Encyclopedia - University of
Rochester Medical Center
4. Protein Electrophoresis Serum Test (healthline.com)
5. Specimen collection and processing instructions for FIBRINOGEN ANTIGEN
test (geisingermedicallabs.com)
6. Specimen collection and processing instructions for HLA B27 ANTIGEN test
(geisingermedicallabs.com)
7. Specimen collection and processing instructions for TSH test
(geisingermedicallabs.com)
8. Specimen collection and processing instructions for CD34 test
(geisingermedicallabs.com)
9. Specimen collection and processing instructions for ALT test
(geisingermedicallabs.com)
10. Specimen collection and processing instructions for AST test
(geisingermedicallabs.com)
Lipids
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2. Specimen collection and processing instructions for ANTI-CARDIOLIPIN AB test
(geisingermedicallabs.com)
3. Specimen collection and processing instructions for FECAL FAT, QUAL test
(geisingermedicallabs.com)
4. Specimen collection and processing instructions for CHOLESTEROL VAP test
(geisingermedicallabs.com)
5. Specimen collection and processing instructions for FECAL LIPIDS, TOTAL test
(geisingermedicallabs.com)
6. Specimen collection and processing instructions for LIPID-LADEN
MACROPHAGES test (geisingermedicallabs.com)
7. Specimen collection and processing instructions for LIPID PANEL test
(geisingermedicallabs.com)
8. Specimen collection and processing instructions for CARDIOLIPIN AB IGA test
(geisingermedicallabs.com)
9. Specimen collection and processing instructions for CARDIOLIPIN AB IGM test
(geisingermedicallabs.com)
10. Specimen collection and processing instructions for LIPID PANEL WITH
DIRECT LDL IF TRIGLYCERIDE IS ELEVATED test (geisingermedicallabs.com)
Major Reference:
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