CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS (CT) PCR

Test Name

CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS (CT) PCR

Aliases

C. TRACHOMATIS PCR

Abbreviations

CHLAMYDIA PCR, CT PCR

Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

Department

MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

96

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

CONTAINER/ PRESERVATIVE: Synthetic (drayon, rayon or polyester fibre) swabs, placed in viral transport media (VTM) or other appropriate media & well capped. First morning urine should be collected in a sterile container. SAMPLE VOLUME: >3 mL urine/ fluid or entire LBC vial or entire VTM vial or appropriate swab in transport tube. Cotton swabs are NOT acceptable.

Clinical Utility

Diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis infection via detection of C. trachomatis DNA.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026

JC/ BK VIRUS DNA DETECTION

Test Name

JC/ BK VIRUS DNA DETECTION

Aliases

JOHN CUNNINGHAM VIRUS/ BK (POLYOMA) VIRUS DNA DETECTION

Abbreviations

JCV/BKV DNA

Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

Department

MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

216

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

3ml of Whole Blood in EDTA. Test components: JC and BK virus SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Frozen ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 1 days at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 5 days at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 30 days at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Evaluation of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy and BK virus-associated nephropathy.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026

HEPATITIS C VIRUS, GENOTYPE

Test Name

HEPATITIS C VIRUS, GENOTYPE

Aliases

HCV GENOTYPE

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

Department

MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

7

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

EDTA plasma, serum in EDTA, serum separator tube (SST) SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 7 days at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 1 month at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 month at -20°C

Clinical Utility

It helps determine the specific HCV genotype (1–8), crucial for guiding antiviral therapy selection and treatment duration.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026

KARYOTYPING, PRENATAL, AMNIOTIC FLUID/ CHORIONIC VILLUS SAMPLING (CVS)

Test Name

KARYOTYPING, PRENATAL, AMNIOTIC FLUID/ CHORIONIC VILLUS SAMPLING (CVS)

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY

Sub Department

GENETIC AND HEREDITARY DISORDERS

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

12

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

Peripheral whole blood, 2–4 mL (adults); 1–2 mL (pediatrics) Tube type: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube only. Do not refrigerate or freeze; avoid EDTA or citrate tubes. The sample must be viable; avoid hemolysis and clotting

Clinical Utility

Detects numerical & structural chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus within the assay's limit of detection.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026

HEPATITIS B SEROLOGY PANEL

Test Name

HEPATITIS B SEROLOGY PANEL

Aliases

HEPATITIS B SEROLOGY PROFILE, CHRONIC HEPATITIS B SEROLOGY PANEL, ACUTE HEPATITIS B SEROLOGY PANEL

Abbreviations

HBV SEROLOGY PANEL, ACUTE HBV SEROLOGY PANEL, CHRONIC HBV SEROLOGY PANEL

Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

Department

MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

5

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

2-3mL serum. Components: HBsAg, anti-HBs, anti-HBc (total), anti-HBC (IgM) SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 7 days at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 1 month at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 month at -20°C

Clinical Utility

The Hepatitis B Serology Panel assesses hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection status and immunity. This panel helps clinicians diagnose acute or chronic HBV infections, determine if a patient has recovered from past infection, evaluate vaccination status, and guide treatment decisions. It's crucial for screening high-risk individuals, monitoring pregnant women to prevent vertical transmission, and assessing potential blood or organ donors for HBV status.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026

EGFR MUTATION DETECTION (EXONS 18-21)

Test Name

EGFR MUTATION DETECTION (EXONS 18-21)

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY

Sub Department

ONCOLOGY

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

10

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

Tumor positive formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) block with adequate residual tissue.

Clinical Utility

Detection of EGFR gene mutations most commonly in non-small lung cancer (NSCLC). Identify patients who may benefit from EGFR inhibitors.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026

KARYOTYPING, COUPLE (BLOOD)

Test Name

KARYOTYPING, COUPLE (BLOOD)

Aliases

HUSBAND AND WIFE KARYOTYPING

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

Department

MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY

Sub Department

GENETIC AND HEREDITARY DISORDERS

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

20

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

Peripheral blood in sodium heparin vacutainer. Collected from EACH member of the couple(husband and wife). Appropriately labeled clearly distinguishing from whom each sample has come. Clinical history/ indication required. Specific form to be filled before sending out.

Clinical Utility

Typically ordered for evaluation of recurrent pregnancy losses/ bad obstetric history. Detects numerical & structural chromosomal abnormalities within the assay's limit of detection. This cytogenetic analysis is essential for understanding genetic contributions to diseases and providing targeted medical care​, A normal result does not completely exclude genetic disorders e.g. single gene disorders, submicroscopic cytogenetic abnormalities below the assay's detection limit. Where there is a high residual index of suspicion following a normal result, other tests can be considered e.g. chromosomal microarray (depends on the clinical context).

Last Review

26th Feb 2026

HER2/NEU (C-ERBB-2)(ERBB2), FISH

Test Name

HER2/NEU (C-ERBB-2)(ERBB2), FISH

Aliases

HER2 FLUORESCENCE IN SITU HYBRIDIZATION TEST

Abbreviations

HER2 FISH

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY

Sub Department

ONCOLOGY

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

10

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

Tumor positive formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) block with adequate residual tissue.

Clinical Utility

Assessment of HER2 gene amplification in breast cancer cells in patients with equivocal HER2 IHC results. Determine eligibility for HER2-targeted therapies.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026