07 Mar

AUTOIMMUNE ENCEPHALITIS PANEL (SERUM)

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Test Name

AUTOIMMUNE ENCEPHALITIS PANEL (SERUM)

Aliases

AUTOIMMUNE ENCEPHALOPATHY PROFILE (SERUM)

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

AUTOIMMUNITY

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

14

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

2-3 mL serum Refrigerate; freeze if delayed Clinical information helpful: symptoms, tumor history, MRI findings

Clinical Utility

Diagnoses autoimmune encephalitis by detecting antibodies against neuronal surface or synaptic proteins (NMDA receptor, LGI1, AMPA receptor, GABA-B receptor, etc.). Used in patients with subacute cognitive decline, seizures, psychiatric symptoms, movement disorders, or altered consciousness. It is crucial for distinguishing autoimmune encephalitis from infections, psychiatric disorders, or other neurodegenerative conditions.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
07 Mar

TOXOPLASMA IgM

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Test Name

TOXOPLASMA IgM

Aliases

TOXO IgM

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

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 DAYS at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 14 DAYS at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 YEAR at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Recent or current infection with toxoplasmosis.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
07 Mar

ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID ANTIBODIES (IgG, IgA, IgM)

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Test Name

ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID ANTIBODIES (IgG, IgA, IgM)

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

APA IGG, IGA, IGM

Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

AUTOIMMUNITY

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

7

TAT Units

DAYS

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. Test components: ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID IgG, ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID IgM, ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID IgA. SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 1 DAY at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 3 DAYS at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 MONTH at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Evaluation of antiphospholipid syndrome (phospholipid antibody syndrome). Evaluation of patients with unexplained thrombosis, recurrent miscarriages etc.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
07 Mar

INFLUENZA A, IgG

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Test Name

INFLUENZA A, IgG

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

7

TAT Units

DAYS

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: Frozen ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 2 days at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 4 days at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 14 days at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Assessment of past or chronic influenza A infection.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
07 Mar

INFLUENZA B ANTIBODIES (IgG & IgM)

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Test Name

INFLUENZA B ANTIBODIES (IgG & IgM)

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

7

TAT Units

DAYS

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. Test components: Influenza IgG & IgM SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Frozen ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 2 days at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 4 days at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 14 days at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Assessment of infection with or exposure to influenza B.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
07 Mar

HIV DUO/ COMBO

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Test Name

HIV DUO/ COMBO

Aliases

HIV ELISA

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

4

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

For walk-in patients, written consent, pre-test & post-test counseling are required. Results are NOT issued to other parties (e.g. spouses, pastors etc.) unless explicit WRITTEN consent is given AND uploaded in the system. SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Ambient ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 1 days at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 7 days at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 6 weeks at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Serological evaluation of infection with HIV 1/2.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
07 Mar

HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN (HBsAg) (SEMI-QUANTITATIVE)

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Test Name

HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN (HBsAg) (SEMI-QUANTITATIVE)

Aliases

HBSAG “ELISA”

Abbreviations

HBSAG

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

2

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: 1 month at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 month at -20°C

Clinical Utility

HBsAg is the first serologic marker that can be detected after infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is used to diagnose acute or chronic HBV infection. Chronic HBV infection is defined by persistent HBsAg seropositivity for ≥6 months & can progress to liver cirrhosis & hepatocellular carcinoma.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
07 Mar

HEPATITIS E IgG

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Test Name

HEPATITIS E IgG

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

HEV IGG

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

7

TAT Units

DAYS

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: 1 month at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 month at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Past infection with or vaccination against hepatitis E virus. Assesses long term immunity

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
07 Mar

HEPATITIS C ANTIBODIES (SPOT/ RDT)

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Test Name

HEPATITIS C ANTIBODIES (SPOT/ RDT)

Aliases

HCV AB QUALITATIVE; HCV AB RAPID

Abbreviations

ANTI-HCV

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

2

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: 1 month at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 month at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Screen for acute or chronic hepatitis c virus (HCV) infection. Evaluation of patients with liver cirrhosis & hepatocellular carcinoma which can occur as complications of chronic HCV infection.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
07 Mar

HEPATITIS B ENVELOPE ANTIBODY (ANTI-HBe)

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Test Name

HEPATITIS B ENVELOPE ANTIBODY (ANTI-HBe)

Aliases

HBE ANTIBODY, HBV ENVELOPE ANTIBODY

Abbreviations

ANTI-HBE, HBEAB

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

7

TAT Units

DAYS

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: 1 month at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 month at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Assessment of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Positive results imply lower infectivity.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
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