04 Mar

ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE

vincentochiengde

Test Name

ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE

Aliases

ADRENOCORTICOTROPIN, CORTICOTROPIN

Abbreviations

ACTH

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

7

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

3ml of EDTA Plasma. Separate plasma from cells within one hour of collection. Aliquot 1 ml of plasma into a transport tube and FREEZE IMMEDIATELY. SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Critical Frozen ANALYTE STABILITY Frozen: 6 WEEKS at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Evaluation of Cushing’s syndrome, Cushing’s disease, ectopic ACTH production (hypercortisolism) and Addison’s disease (hypocortisolism).

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
04 Mar

AMYLOID A (SAA)

vincentochiengde

Test Name

AMYLOID A (SAA)

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

SAA

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

10

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

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

Clinical Utility

Serum amyloid A (SAA) is an early and sensitive blood biomarker for tissue injury and inflammation.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
04 Mar

SEROTONIN, SERUM

vincentochiengde

Test Name

SEROTONIN, SERUM

Aliases

5-HYDROXYTRYPTAMINE

Abbreviations

5-HT

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

288

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 & monitoring of neuroendocrine tumors/ carcinoid tumors.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
04 Mar

VALPROIC ACID

vincentochiengde

Test Name

VALPROIC ACID

Aliases

VALPROATE

Abbreviations

EPIVAL, EPILIM

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

96

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

Sample collection is NOT random; Collect a trough (pre-dose) serum sample. TDM request form details should be captured & filled out in entirety. AVOID gel (SST) tubes. SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 2 DAYS at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 7 DAYS at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 3 MONTHS at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Optimize drug dosage (to avoid sub-therapeutic & toxic doses i.e. ensure target therapeutic range is achieved); to verify compliance.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
04 Mar

LEVETIRACETAM

vincentochiengde

Test Name

LEVETIRACETAM

Aliases

KEPPRA

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

96

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

Collect a trough (pre-dose) serum sample. TDM request form details should be captured & filled out in entirety. AVOID gel (SST) tubes.

Clinical Utility

Optimize drug dosage (to avoid sub-therapeutic & toxic doses i.e. ensure target therapeutic range is achieved); to verify compliance.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
04 Mar

17-HYDROXYPROGESTERONE, SERUM

vincentochiengde

Test Name

17-HYDROXYPROGESTERONE, SERUM

Aliases

17 ALPHA HYDROXYPROGESTERONE

Abbreviations

17-OHP

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

5

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

2mL serum, 2–8 °C for up to 48 hours; freeze at −20 °C or below for longer storage shipping or transportation: Refrigerated with cold packs; frozen samples on dry ice.

Clinical Utility

Diagnosis and monitoring of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (ACTH) or adrenal tumors.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
04 Mar

DEHYDROEPIANDROSTENEDIONE

vincentochiengde

Test Name

DEHYDROEPIANDROSTENEDIONE

Aliases

UNCONJUGATED DHEA

Abbreviations

DHEA

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

7

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

3ml of Serum in Gel/Plain Vacutainer, allow blood to clot, then centrifuge promptly.

Clinical Utility

DHEA is an androgen primarily produced in the adrenal cortex. Along with other sex steroids, it is useful in evaluating hirsutism & virilization in women, suspected tumors of the adrenal cortex, precocious puberty in boys & as an adjunct in suspected congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
04 Mar

HOMOCYSTEINE, URINE

vincentochiengde

Test Name

HOMOCYSTEINE, URINE

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

240

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

Urine 5–10 mL (random or 24-hour collection), use a clean, leak-proof container; note collection type and time, 2–8 °C for up to 48 hours Transported best refrigerated with cold packs Special requirements: For 24-hour urine, collect all urine over 24 hours and mix well; avoid contamination

Clinical Utility

Diagnose hyperhomocysteinemia due to acquired causes (vitamin B6, B9, B12 or folic acid deficiency, hypothyroidism, renal insufficiency, some drugs) or inherited causes (homocystinuria, MTHRF C677T mutation etc.). Vitamin B12 and folate can be considered as follow up tests to elevated homocysteine results if not already performed. Hyperhomocysteinemia can increase thrombotic risk.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
04 Mar

METHYLMALONIC ACID, QUALITATIVE, URINE

vincentochiengde

Test Name

METHYLMALONIC ACID, QUALITATIVE, URINE

Aliases

URINE METHYLMALONATE

Abbreviations

URINE MMA

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

7

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

10mL random urine in leak proof container

Clinical Utility

Diagnose and monitor methylmalonic acidemia and latent vitamin B12 deficiency (borderline low vitamin B12 levels).

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
04 Mar

PARATHYROID HORMONE

vincentochiengde

Test Name

PARATHYROID HORMONE

Aliases

PARATHORMONE

Abbreviations

PTH

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

3

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

2ml EDTA plasma (preferred) or serum, separate plasma/serum immediately, 2–8 °C for up to 24 hours; freeze at −20 °C or below for longer storage, Refrigerated with cold packs; frozen samples on dry ice, PTH is unstable—avoid delays, hemolysis, and repeated freeze–thaw cycles

Clinical Utility

Diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism & hyperparathyroidism; evaluation of renal dialysis patients, hypocalcemia & hypercalcemia.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
1 … 9 10 11 12