05 Mar

MATERNAL SCREEN, FIRST TRIMESTER [DOUBLE TEST (FREE β-HCG, PAPP-A)]

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Test Name

MATERNAL SCREEN, FIRST TRIMESTER [DOUBLE TEST (FREE β-HCG, PAPP-A)]

Aliases

1ST TRIMESTER MATERNAL SCREENING

Abbreviations

DOUBLE TEST, DOUBLE MARKER 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 8 weeks - 13 weeks 6 days gestation on the date of SAMPLE COLLECTION (NB: If the patient is beyond 13 weeks, 6 days, appropriate test is QUADRUPLE test) 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: FREE β-HCG, PAPP-A and risk estimates for Down syndrome, Edward's syndrome and neural tube defects.

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
05 Mar

SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN

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Test Name

SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN

Aliases

SEX STEROID BINDING PROTEIN, TESTOSTERONE-OESTRADIOL BINDING GLOBULIN, ESTOSTERONE-ESTRADIOL BINDING GLOBULIN.

Abbreviations

SHBG, SBP, TOBG, TEBG

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

5

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.

Clinical Utility

SHBG is the major sex steroid binding protein & influences bioavailable levels of testosterone. Further testing when total testosterone levels are discordant with signs & symptoms e.g. calculation of free androgen index from total testosterone & SHBG levels. Also used in evaluation of patients with features of androgen excess (hirsutism, PCOS etc.)

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
05 Mar

CALPROTECTIN

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Test Name

CALPROTECTIN

Aliases

FECAL CALPROTECTIN, FAECAL CALPROTECTIN, STOOL CALPROTECTIN

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

5

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

≥10g of stool in leak proof container. Transport refrigerated or frozen.

Clinical Utility

A sensitive marker of gastrointestinal inflammation and is an important test for differentiating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) e.g. ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease from functional gut disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It may be used to determine the need for endoscopy in patients suspected to have IBD.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
05 Mar

BETA HCG

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Test Name

BETA HCG

Aliases

SERUM BETA HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN

Abbreviations

SS HCG, SS-HCG

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

Clinical Utility

Pregnancy assessment. Tumor markers for gestational trophoblastic tumors and testicular cancer.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
05 Mar

SERUM IMMUNOFIXATION ELECTROPHORESIS

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Test Name

SERUM IMMUNOFIXATION ELECTROPHORESIS

Aliases

SERUM IFE

Abbreviations

SIFE, IFE

Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

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: 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
05 Mar

HOMOCYSTEINE, SERUM

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Test Name

HOMOCYSTEINE, SERUM

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

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. SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 7 DAYS at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 7 DAYS at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 3 MONTHS at -20°

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
05 Mar

FREE T4

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Test Name

FREE T4

Aliases

FREE THYROXINE

Abbreviations

FT4

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

3

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

3ml of Serum in Gel or Plain Vacutainer. SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 5 DAYS at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 7 DAYS at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 MONTH at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Screening and diagnosis of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Assessment of treatment response.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
05 Mar

TSH

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Test Name

TSH

Aliases

THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

3

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

2ml serum in a separator tube (SST) or plain red-top; lithium heparin tube for plasma.

Clinical Utility

Screening and diagnosis of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Assessment of treatment response.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
05 Mar

IgG4 (IgG, SUBCLASS 4)

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Test Name

IgG4 (IgG, SUBCLASS 4)

Aliases

IMMUNOGLOBULIN G, SUBCLASS 4

Abbreviations

IGG4

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

7

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

2mL serum separated within 1 hour after collection.

Clinical Utility

Diagnosis of IgG4-related diseases e.g. autoimmune pancreatitis, inflammatory orbital pseudotumor, sclerosing siladenitis etc.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
05 Mar

IMMUNOGLOBULIN M (IgM)

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Test Name

IMMUNOGLOBULIN M (IgM)

Aliases

IGM TOTAL; SERUM IGM; M CLASS IMMUNOGLOBULIN; MU GLOBULIN

Abbreviations

IGM

Test Classification

Place Holder

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

5

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

Serum collected using a serum separator tube (SST) or a plain red-top tube. Allow the sample to clot at room temperature for 30-60 minutes. Centrifuge the sample within 1 hour to separate the serum from the clot.

Clinical Utility

Evaluation of hypogammaglobulinemia, suspected IgM deficiency, IgM gammopathy

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
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