05 Mar

LACTIC ACID, PLASMA

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Test Name

LACTIC ACID, PLASMA

Aliases

PLASMA LACTATE

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

ROUTINE CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

96

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

Collect in grey top (fluoride) without tourniquet; separate fluoride plasma immediately and FREEZE. SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 8 hours at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 3 days at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 30 days at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Diagnose and monitor lactic acidosis in hypoxic (shock, hypovolemia, heart failure, etc.) and metabolic states (e.g. diabetic ketoacidosis, ethanol intoxication, methanol poisoning, salicylates)

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
05 Mar

GLYCATED HEMOGLOBIN (HBA1C) WITH ESTIMATED AVERAGE GLUCOSE (eAG)

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Test Name

GLYCATED HEMOGLOBIN (HBA1C) WITH ESTIMATED AVERAGE GLUCOSE (eAG)

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

Department

ROUTINE CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

3

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

EDTA (purple top) vacutainer Test components: HbA1C, eAg.

Clinical Utility

Screening, diagnosis and monitoring of prediabetes and diabetes mellitus (DM)

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
05 Mar

OSMOLALITY, URINE

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Test Name

OSMOLALITY, URINE

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

ROUTINE CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

7

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

5ml random urine in container without preservative. SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: FROZEN ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 1 DAY at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 7 DAYS at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 6 MONTHS at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Evaluating patients with hyponatremia or suspected diabetes insipidus, SIADH, water intoxication, methanol ingestion, ethylene glycol ingestion etc. This test is NOT synonymous with urine osmolarity.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
04 Mar

OSMOLALITY, SERUM

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Test Name

OSMOLALITY, SERUM

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

ROUTINE CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

7

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

3ml serum in serum separator tube (SST/ Gel) or plain (red top) vacutainer. SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 3 hours at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 1 DAY at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 3 months at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Evaluating patients with hyponatremia or suspected diabetes insipidus, SIADH, water intoxication, methanol ingestion, ethylene glycol ingestion etc. This test is NOT synonymous with serum osmolarity.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
04 Mar

ADENOSINE DEAMINASE, PLEURAL FLUID

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Test Name

ADENOSINE DEAMINASE, PLEURAL FLUID

Aliases

ADA PLEURAL FLUID

Abbreviations

ADA

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

ROUTINE CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

168

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

Pleural fluid in leak proof container.

Clinical Utility

Ancillary test for evaluation of tuberculosis, active infection or immune activation.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
04 Mar

ADENOSINE DEAMINASE, ASCITIC FLUID

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Test Name

ADENOSINE DEAMINASE, ASCITIC FLUID

Aliases

ADA ASCITIC FLUID

Abbreviations

ADA

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

ROUTINE CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

168

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

Ascitic (peritoneal) fluid in leak proof container.

Clinical Utility

Ancillary test for evaluation of tuberculosis, active infection or immune activation.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
04 Mar

ADENOSINE DEAMINASE, SYNOVIAL FLUID

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Test Name

ADENOSINE DEAMINASE, SYNOVIAL FLUID

Aliases

ADA SYNOVIAL FLUID

Abbreviations

ADA

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

ROUTINE CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

168

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

Synovial fluid in leak proof container.

Clinical Utility

Ancillary test for evaluation of tuberculosis, active infection or immune activation.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
04 Mar

ADENOSINE DEAMINASE, CSF

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Test Name

ADENOSINE DEAMINASE, CSF

Aliases

ADA CSF

Abbreviations

ADA

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

ROUTINE CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

168

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

SAMPLE TYPE: If multiple CSF tests are required, minimum is 5ml divided between 3-4 sequentially labelled tubes. When this is done, tube 1 is used for chemical tests. Further details on this can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrqeWtceFek&t=14s

Clinical Utility

Ancillary test for evaluation of tuberculosis, active infection or immune activation.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
04 Mar

IRON STUDIES, SERUM

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Test Name

IRON STUDIES, SERUM

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

Department

ROUTINE CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

96

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

Serum in plain tube (red top) or SST tube (yellow top) or in a separation vial. Centrifuge tubes within 1 hour. Separate centrifuged serum in plain tubes within 1 hour.

Clinical Utility

Assessment of iron deficiency anemia (IDA), anemia of chronic disease (ACD) and iron overload states. Components: Iron, TIBC, Transferrin & Ferritin

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
04 Mar

ALUMINIUM, 24 HR URINE

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Test Name

ALUMINIUM, 24 HR URINE

Aliases

ALUMINUM, 24 HR URINE

Abbreviations

AL, 24 HR URINE

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

ROUTINE CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

6

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

CONTAINER Plastic leak proof urine container, no preservative COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS. 24 hour urine collection instructions apply [refer to relevant phlebotomy aid (Phleb/Aid7) or lab handbook section on 24 hour urine collection or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjF-9n0FOrw video]. Optional protocol: Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period (i.e. 8 AM the next morning). Avoid contact with metal during collection. Screw the lid on securely. If an aliquot sample is being sent, indicate TOTAL urine volume in mL (mandatory) and submit a 10mL urine aliquot. SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 3 DAYS at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 7 DAYS at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 YEAR at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Evaluation of aluminium exposure/ toxicity.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
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