06 Mar

GnRH ANALOG (LEUPROLIDE) STIMULATION TEST

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Test Name

GnRH ANALOG (LEUPROLIDE) STIMULATION TEST

Aliases

LEUPROLIDE STIMULATION TEST, GNRH AGONIST TEST, LHRH ANALOG TEST

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

PANEL (PACKAGES)

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

48

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

MULTI-SAMPLING required i.e. obtain baseline (pre-dose) serum sample for 3 TESTS i.e. FSH, LH, E2 (GIRLS)/ FSH, LH, TESTOSTERONE (BOYS). Clearly label it as basal/ pre-dose. 3.75mg leuprolide acetate IM depot should then be administered. Resample exactly 3 HOURS AFTER administration of leuprolide. This second sample should be clearly labeled as the 3hour sample and submitted for TWO tests i.e. FSH and LH.

Clinical Utility

Assessment of precocious or delayed puberty. Differentiates central from peripheral causes by measuring LH and FSH levels before and after leuprolide administration.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

TESTOSTERONE, TOTAL

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Test Name

TESTOSTERONE, TOTAL

Aliases

TESTOSTERONE

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SPECIAL 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.

Clinical Utility

Evaluation of suspected male hypogonadism (low libido, erectile dysfunction, etc.). As a follow up test for abnormal semenalysis results (e.g. azoospermia, oligospermia). Assessment of infertility, precocious male puberty, amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea. Evaluation of virilization in females [e.g. from PCOS, androgen secreting ovarian or pituitary tumors, congenital adrenal hyperplasia etc.). Evaluation of ambiguous genitalia and disorders of sex development (DSDs)].

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

LUTEINIZING HORMONE (LH)

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Test Name

LUTEINIZING HORMONE (LH)

Aliases

LUTEOTROPIC HORMONE, INTERSTITIAL CELL STIMULATING HORMONE, LUTROPHIN.

Abbreviations

LH

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SPECIAL 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.

Clinical Utility

In conjunction with FSH, LH is used in assessment of male & female (in)fertility, amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, menstrual irregularity, menopause, hypothalamic & pituitary disorders, precocious or delayed puberty. Increased LH/ FSH ratio may be seen in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

C1 ESTERASE INHIBITOR

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Test Name

C1 ESTERASE INHIBITOR

Aliases

C1 INACTIVATOR

Abbreviations

C1-INH

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

7

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

2mL 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

Diagnosing hereditary angioedema (HAE) & monitoring treatment response.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

ANTIMULLERIAN HORMONE (AMH)

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Test Name

ANTIMULLERIAN HORMONE (AMH)

Aliases

MULLERIAN INHIBITING FACTOR; MULLERIAN INHIBITING HORMONE; MULLERIAN INHIBITING SUBSTANCE

Abbreviations

AMH, MIF, MIH, MIS

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SPECIAL 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.

Clinical Utility

Assessment of ovarian reserve/ fertility potential e.g. in patients suspected to have premature ovarian failure or undergoing assisted reproduction / IVF. Assessment of ambiguous genitalia and other disorders of sexual development (DSD). Male fertility assessment. Levels may be increased in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

IgE, TOTAL

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Test Name

IgE, TOTAL

Aliases

IMMUNOGLOBULIN E, SERUM IGE

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

7

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

2mL 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

Screening for allergy/ atopy. However normal IgE levels do not entirely exclude allergy.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

MATERNAL SCREEN, SECOND TRIMESTER [QUADRUPLE TEST (AFP, HCG, ESTRIOL, INHIBIN A)]

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Test Name

MATERNAL SCREEN, SECOND TRIMESTER [QUADRUPLE TEST (AFP, HCG, ESTRIOL, INHIBIN A)]

Aliases

2ND TRIMESTER MATERNAL SCREENING

Abbreviations

QUADRUPLE TEST

Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

144

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

1) Must be between 14 weeks - 22 weeks gestation on the date of SAMPLE COLLECTION 2) Ultrasound report required 3) Maternal weight (kg) needed 4) Race must be captured 5) A specific form with specific history needs to be filled IN FULL. Liaise with the technical team for this form. Test components: AFP, HCG, ESTRIOL, INHIBIN A

Clinical Utility

Assess risk for fetal abnormalities i.e. Down syndrome (trisomy 21), Edward’s syndrome (trisomy 18) & neural tube defects (NTDs).

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

THYROGLOBULIN

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Test Name

THYROGLOBULIN

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

TG

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SPECIAL 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: 1 DAY at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 3 DAYS at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 MONTH at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Tumor marker for thyroid cancer.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

URINE IMMUNOFIXATION ELECTROPHORESIS

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Test Name

URINE IMMUNOFIXATION ELECTROPHORESIS

Aliases

URINE IFE

Abbreviations

UIFE

Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

264

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

24 hour urine sample preferable. Total 24 hour urine volume required. Test components: Albumin, Alpha-1 globulin, Alpha-2 globulin, Beta globulin, Gamma globulin, Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Immunoglobulin A (IgA), Immunoglobulin M (IgM), Kappa light chains, Lambda light chains.

Clinical Utility

Diagnose & monitor patients with monoclonal gammopathies e.g. multiple myeloma. Further characterize M bands (heavy chain, light chain) identified on serum or urine protein electrophoresis.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

CYCLOSPORIN

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Test Name

CYCLOSPORIN

Aliases

CYCLOSPORINE, C2 (CYCLOSPORIN 2 HOURS POST DOSE), C0 (CYCLOSPORINE TROUGH/ PREDOSE LEVEL)

Abbreviations

C2, C0

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; trough (Co or pre-dose) or 2 hours post dose (C2) collection depending on specific request by the doctor (if not specified, seek clarification from the ordering Dr). TDM request form details should be captured and filled out in entirety. EDTA whole blood required. SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Ambient ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 21 DAYS at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 13 DAYS at 2-8°C

Clinical Utility

Optimize drug dosage (to avoid sub-therapeutic & toxic doses i.e. ensure target therapeutic range is achieved. Verify compliance. Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant drug used in solid organ transplant recipients.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
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