06 Mar

BICARBONATE, SERUM

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Test Name

BICARBONATE, SERUM

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

HCO3, HCO3-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

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. SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 2 day at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 1 day at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 7 days at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Assessment of electrolyte &/ or metabolic imbalance.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

BETA TRACE PROTEIN, BODY FLUID

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Test Name

BETA TRACE PROTEIN, BODY FLUID

Aliases

B-TRACE PROTEIN, PROSTAGLANDIN D2 SYNTHASE, CSF-SPECIFIC TRANSFERRIN, DESIALATED TRANSFERRIN, CEREBROSPINAL FLUID LEAKAGE, TAU CSF PROTEIN, CSF LEAKAGE DETECTION

Abbreviations

SSTP; BTP, TRANSFERRIN B2, B2 TRANSFERRIN, "BETA 2 TRANSFERRIN"

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

ROUTINE CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

7

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

TWO sample types required i.e. 1. 2mL body fluid (fluids suspected to be mixed with CSF) e.g. rhinorrhea sample (nasal fluid), otorrhea sample (fluid from the ear). 2. Serum 3mL Refrigerated or frozen (preferred). CSF samples (e.g. lumbar puncture samples) should not be submitted.

Clinical Utility

Assessment of CSF leaks in nasal or ear fluids i.e. evaluation of CSF otorrhoea or CSF rhinorrhoea.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

MAGNESIUM

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Test Name

MAGNESIUM

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

MG, MG2+

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

ROUTINE CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

3

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. SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 7 days at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 7 days at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 12 months at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Assessment of electrolyte &/ or metabolic imbalance.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

FASTING PLASMA GLUCOSE

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Test Name

FASTING PLASMA GLUCOSE

Aliases

FASTING SUGAR

Abbreviations

FBS

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

ROUTINE CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

2

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

8-12 hour fasting required; fasting= not eating or drinking anything except water & prescribed medication. SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 2 days at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 7 days at 2-8°C

Clinical Utility

Screening, diagnosis and monitoring of pre-diabetes and diabetes. Diagnose and monitor hypoglycemia. Health and wellness assessments.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

TOTAL IRON BINDING CAPACITY

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Test Name

TOTAL IRON BINDING CAPACITY

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

TIBC

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

ROUTINE CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

7

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

3ml albumin serum, albumin fluid, Serum separator tube (sst/ gel) or plain (red top) vacutainer.

Clinical Utility

Assessment of iron deficiency anemia (IDA), anemia of chronic disease (ACD) and iron overload states.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

CK-BB

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Test Name

CK-BB

Aliases

CREATINE KINASE BB FRACTION

Abbreviations

CPK-BB

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

ROUTINE CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

TAT Units

7

Estimated TAT

DAYS

Test Requirements

2ml Serum or plasma in a plain red-top or serum separator tube, lithium heparin or EDTA plasma acceptable. NB: Separate serum/plasma promptly CK-BB is unstable; rapid processing is essential

Clinical Utility

Diagnose and monitor injury or damage to the brain or smooth muscle tissues.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

SERUM-ASCITES ALBUMIN GRADIENT (SAAG)

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Test Name

SERUM-ASCITES ALBUMIN GRADIENT (SAAG)

Aliases

ASCITIC FLUID CHEMISTRY, ASCITIC FLUID BIOCHEMISTRY, PERITONEAL FLUID CHEMISTRY, PERITONEAL FLUID BIOCHEMISTRY

Abbreviations

SAAG

Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

Department

ROUTINE CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

4

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

TWO sample types needed i.e. serum (in red/ yellow cap vacutainer or in a separation vial) AND ascitic/ peritoneal fluid in leak proof container. Two tests performed i.e. serum albumin and fluid albumin therefore do NOT add another registration for serum albumin

Clinical Utility

Assessment of peritoneal fluid/ ascitic fluid (ascites).

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

METABOLIC PROFILE, BASIC (BMP)

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Test Name

METABOLIC PROFILE, BASIC (BMP)

Aliases

BASIC METABOLIC PROFILE

Abbreviations

BMP

Test Classification

PANEL (PACKAGES)

Department

ROUTINE CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

3

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

Serum and fluoride plasma. Refer to individual test components for further details. Adhere to order of draw during sample collection. Venipuncture order of draw is elaborated here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-w7X8G8z40 Components: UEC, random blood glucose and calcium

Clinical Utility

Evaluate overall health, diagnose conditions like diabetes or kidney disease, monitor treatment effectiveness, and guide medical decisions in various clinical scenarios.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

ELECTROLYTES, SPOT URINE

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Test Name

ELECTROLYTES, SPOT URINE

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

Department

ROUTINE CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

2

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

Spot (random) urine in leak proof container. Test includes urine sodium, potassium, chloride.

Clinical Utility

Assessment of electrolyte &/ or metabolic imbalance.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

C-REACTIVE PROTEIN

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Test Name

C-REACTIVE PROTEIN

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

CRP

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

ROUTINE CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

3

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. SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 11 DAYS at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 2 MONTHS at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 3 YEARS at -20°C

Clinical Utility

A non-specific indicator of inflammation, acute or chronic inflammation.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
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