06 Mar

HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN (HBsAG)(RDT)

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Test Name

HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN (HBsAG)(RDT)

Aliases

HBV SURFACE ANTIGEN RDT; HBV SURFACE ANTIGEN RAPID TEST.

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
06 Mar

BRUCELLA ANTIBODIES, IgM

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Test Name

BRUCELLA ANTIBODIES, IgM

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

120

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

Evaluation of brucellosis.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

ANTICARDIOLIPIN, IgA

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Test Name

ANTICARDIOLIPIN, IgA

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

ACA IgA, ACL IgA

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

AUTOIMMUNITY

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

7

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

3ML Serum separator tube (sst/ gel) or plain (red top) vacutainer. Centrifuge sst (serum gel tubes) within 1-2 hours of collection. Centrifuge red top vacutainers and aliquot serum within 1-2 hours of collection. The separation vial must be labeled with at least 2 patient identifiers and the sample type. 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 months 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
06 Mar

ANTI STREPTOLYSIN O TITRE (ASOT)

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Test Name

ANTI STREPTOLYSIN O TITRE (ASOT)

Aliases

ASO TITER

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

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.

Clinical Utility

Diagnosis of recent streptococcal infection aiding in assessment of post-streptococcal complications e.g. rheumatic fever or glomerulonephritis.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

AQUAPORIN-4 (NMO-IgG) ANTIBODIES

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Test Name

AQUAPORIN-4 (NMO-IgG) ANTIBODIES

Aliases

AQP4 ANTIBODIES, NEUROMYELITIS OPTICA IMMUNOGLOBULIN G

Abbreviations

NMO-IGG

Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

AUTOIMMUNITY

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

168

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. Test components: AQ94 / NMO Ab

Clinical Utility

Evaluation of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD), distinguishing them from multiple sclerosis.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

BETA 2 GLYCOPROTEIN, IgM

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Test Name

BETA 2 GLYCOPROTEIN, IgM

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

B2GP1; SS2GP1.

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

AUTOIMMUNITY

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) 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 antiphospholipid syndrome.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

BETA 2 GLYCOPROTEIN, IgG

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Test Name

BETA 2 GLYCOPROTEIN, IgG

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

B2GP1; SS2GP1.

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

AUTOIMMUNITY

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) 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 antiphospholipid syndrome.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

BORRELIA BURGDORFERI, IgG, SERUM

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Test Name

BORRELIA BURGDORFERI, IgG, SERUM

Aliases

LYME DISEASE ANTIBODIES (IGG, SERUM)

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: 1 day at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 7 DAYS at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 14 days at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Diagnose past or chronic Lyme disease.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

HSV 1 IgG

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Test Name

HSV 1 IgG

Aliases

HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS 1 IgG

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: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 2 days at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 2 weeks at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 year at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Assessment of past or chronic HSV 1 infection.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

HSV 1 ANTIBODIES (IgG & IgM)

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Test Name

HSV 1 ANTIBODIES (IgG & IgM)

Aliases

HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS 1 IgG & IgM

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: HSV 1 IgG & IgM SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 2 days at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 2 weeks at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 year at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Assessment of infection with or exposure to HSV 1.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
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