ASTER PATH LABS Ph.

No: 01-5919997
Maharajgunj,Kathmandu 9820220708

Parameters/Sample Collection
TAT/Reported
[Link] Test Name MRP Method Sample Type
Instruction on
Same Day,
1 ABO GROUP & RH TYPE (Blood Grouping) 150 Slide Agglutination method 3 ML EDTA WHOLE BLOOD Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
2 ABSOLUTE EOSINOPHIL COUNT (AEC) 450 Automated cell counter/ Microscopy 3 ML EDTA WHOLE BLOOD Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER /
3 ABSOLUTE NEUTROPHIL COUNT (ANC) 450 3.0 ML (2.0) ML EDTA WHOLE BLOOD Daily 9:00 to
MICROSCOPY
16:00
Overnight fasting is preferred. Same Day,
4 ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) 1750 Spectrophotometry 2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel Barrier Tube). Specify age & sex on test requisition Daily 9:00 to
form. 16:00
Same Day,
5 Acetone Ketone, Urine 200 Dipstick 20 ml of Spot Urine Detects Presence Of Ketones In Urine. Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
10 ml. (5 ml. Minimum) Aliquot of random urine in a sterile
6 Acetone, Urine 2160 Rothera Test Daily 9:00 to
screw capped container
16:00
Same Day,
MICROSCOPY / ZIEHL NEELSEN STAIN (ZN 3.0 ML (0.5 ML) ANY SPECIMEN EXCEPT BLOOD, BONE
7 ACID FAST BACILLI(AFB) SMEAR,(1 SAMPLES) 400 Daily 9:00 to
STAIN) MARROW,SWAB.
16:00
DAY 4 - ONE
DAY AFTER
RECEIPT OF
MICROSCOPY / ZIEHL NEELSEN STAIN ( ZN
8 ACID FAST BACILLI(AFB) SMEAR,(3 SAMPLES) 1000 3.0ML (0.5 ML)/10.0 ML (5.0 ML) SPUTUM / URINE THIRD
STAIN )
SPECIMEN ,
Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
2 ML (WALK IN PATIENT ONLY) CITRATE PLASMA,
9 ACTIVATED PARTIAL THROMBOPLASTIN TIME (APTT - PTTK) 500 CLOT BASED Daily 9:00 to
Double centrifuged
2ml of SERUM, PLEURAL FLUID, ASCITIC 16:00 Day,
Same
10 Adenosine deaminase (ADA) 1350 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY FLUID/PERITONEAL FLUID, CSF, PERICARDIAL FLUID, Daily 9:00 to
SYNOVIAL FLUID & OTHER BODY FLUIDS (EXCEPT 16:00 Day,
Same
11 ALANINE AMINOTRANSFERASE (SGPT/ ALT) 250 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
12 ALBUMIN 300 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Don’t use alcohol swab during blood DAY 3 , Daily
13 Alcohol Level - Serum 3200 Spectrophotometry 2 ml Serum
collection 9:00 to 16:00
2 ml. (1 ml. Min.) Serum from 1 SST (Gel Tube). Treatment Overnight fasting is preferred. DAY 3 , Daily
14 Aldosterone - Serum 4200 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay)
history required if patient on spironolactone / ACE inhibitors. Haemolysed sample is not acceptable 9:00 to 16:00
Same Day,
15 ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE 250 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2 ML SERUM (GEL/RED TOP TUBE) Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
16 ALPHA FETOPROTEIN / LIVER CANCER MONITOR 1800 Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay 2.0 ML (0.5 ML) SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
17 AMH (Mullerian Inhibiting Substance), Serum 3240 CLIA 3 ml of Serum Ovarian Reserve Marker Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
18 Amphetamine, Qualitative, Urine Spot 1100 Immunochromatography 5 ml of Spot Urine Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
19 Amylase enzymatic, Serum 900 Spectrophotometry 2 ml Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
20 ANA (Anti-nuclear antibody), ELISA 1500 ELISA, Enzyme Linked Immnunosorbent assay 2ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Next Day, Daily
21 ANA by IFA (Anti Nuclear Antibody)End point titre, Serum 2100 Immunoflourescence 3 ml Serum
9:00 to 16:00

ANEMIA PANEL-I Same Day,

SPECTROPHOTOMETRY / Automated cell
22 CBC, C-Reactive Protein(CRP), Serum Iron, Iron Binding capacity 3000 4 ML + 3 ML Serum + EDTA Whole Blood Daily 9:00 to
counter/Microscopy
(TIBC), Iron saturation (%) calculated,Reticulocyte Count, Ferritin 16:00

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AUTOMATED CELL COUNTER/

ANTENATAL PANEL - I SPECTROPHOTOMETRY / DIPSTICK & 1.0 ML (0.5 ML), 15 ML (10 ML), 2.0 ML (1.0 ML), 4.0ML ( 2.0 Same Day,
23 CBC,ABO Grouping & RH Typing, Glucose Fasting, Urine R/E, HIV 2800 MICROSCOPY/ CHEMILUMINESCENCE ML) 10-12 HRS FASTING PLASMA FLUORIDE, URINE, Daily 9:00 to
1 & 2 Antibodies, HBsAg-Rapid,HCV-Rapid,VDRL,FT3,FT4,TSH /CHEMILUMINESCENT MICROPARTICLE SERUM FASTING, EDTA WHOLE BLOOD + 2 SMEARS 16:00
IMMUNOASSAY, CMIA/FLOCCULATION

ANTENATAL PANEL - II Same Day,

SPECTROPHOTOMETRY + Dip Stick + 3 ML+3 ML+10 ML+2 ML Serum + EDTA Whole Blood +
24 CBC,Glucose Fasting, ABO Grouping & RH Typing, Urine R/E, HIV 2100 Daily 9:00 to
Immunochromatography Urine + Plasma FLOURIDE
1 & 2 Antibodies, HBsAg-Rapid,HCV-Rapid,VDRL 16:00

Same Day,
CHEMILUMINESCENCE
25 ANTI - CYCLIC CITRULLINATED PEPTIDE ANTIBODIES (ANTI-CCP) 2160 1.0 ML (0.5 ML) SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
26 Anti Cardiolipin IgG Antibodies 1600 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00 Day,
Same
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
27 Anti Cardiolipin IgM Antibodies 1600 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00
Same Day,
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
28 Anti ds DNA - CLIA 2100 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel Next Day, Daily
29 Anti ds DNA - IFA 3200 IFA (Immunofluorescence Assay)
Barrier Tube). 9:00 to 16:00
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel Next Day, Daily
30 Anti HBC IgM (Core IgM) 1700 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay)
Barrier Tube). 9:00 to 16:00
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel Next Day, Daily
31 Anti HBC Total 1700 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay)
Barrier Tube). 9:00 to 16:00
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel Next Day, Daily
32 Anti Hbe (Hbe Ab) 1800 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay)
Barrier Tube). 9:00 to 16:00
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel Next Day, Daily
33 Anti HBs 1600 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay)
Barrier Tube). 9:00 to 16:00
Same Day,
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
34 Anti HCV By Rapidcard 500 Immunochromatography Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel Next Day, Daily
35 Anti Phospholipid IgG 1700 ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay)
Barrier Tube). 9:00 to 16:00
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel Next Day, Daily
36 Anti Phospholipid IgG & IgM 3000 ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay)
Barrier Tube). 9:00 to 16:00
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel Next Day, Daily
37 Anti Phospholipid IgM 1700 ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay)
Barrier Tube). 9:00 to 16:00
Same Day,
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
38 Anti Thyroglobulin (Anti Tg) 1890 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00 Day,
Same
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
39 Anti TPO - Anti Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody 1800 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00
Anti Cardiolipin Antibody IgG/IgM, Beta
ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay) 3 ml. (2 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel Barrier Tube), Next Day, Daily
40 APLA Total Profile/ Phospholipid Syndrome Panel 9900 2 Glycoprotein IgG/IgM,Lupus
/ Coagulation 3ml (2ml min) Citrate Plasma. 9:00 to 16:00
Anticoagulant by dRVVT
Same Day,
41 ASO Qualitative, Serum 250 Latex agglutination 2 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
42 ASO titre Quantitative, Serum 900 Nephelometry 2 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
43 ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE (SGOT/AST) 250 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
44 Barbiturates, Qualitative, Urine Spot 1100 Immunochromatography 5 ml of Spot Urine Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
24hrs urine to be strictly collected in
45 BENCE JONES PROTEINS, 24 HRS URINE 1000 Manual 20 ml min of 10ml urine Daily 9:00 to
15ml of toluene
16:00

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ELiA (Enzyme Labeled Immunofluorescence 2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel Next Day, Daily
46 Beta 2 Glycoprotein IgG 2115
Assay) Barrier Tube). 9:00 to 16:00
ELiA (Enzyme Labeled Immunofluorescence 2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel Next Day, Daily
47 Beta 2 Glycoprotein IgM 2115
Assay) Barrier Tube). 9:00 to 16:00
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel Next Day, Daily
48 Beta 2 Microglobulin - Serum 2800 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay)
Barrier Tube). 9:00 to 16:00
10 ml. (5 ml minimum) aliquot of random urine in Next Day, Daily
49 Beta 2 Microglobulin - Urine 4050 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay)
a sterile, screw capped container 9:00 to 16:00
Same Day,
CHEMILUMINESCENCE SERUM ( Age + Sex + LAST MENSTRUL PERIOD, LMP +
50 BETA HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN (BETA hCG) 1600 Daily 9:00 to
Clinical history required )
16:00 Day,
Same
51 Bicarbonate , serum 1150 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
52 Bile salts and pigments, Urine 200 Manual 10 ml of Urine Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
53 BILIRUBIN (DIRECT, conjugated) 225 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 1 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
54 BILIRUBIN (INDIRECT,TOTAL & DIRECT) 225 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 1 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
55 BILIRUBIN (TOTAL) 225 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 1 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
1 CM TISSUE FIXED IN 10%FORMALIN + SITE OF BIOPSY 16:00
+ CLINICAL DETAILS. RELEVANT RADIOLOGY FINDINGS: DAY 12 , Daily
56 BIOPSY (BONE HISTOPATHOLOGY) 2000 HISTOPATHOLOGY
X-RAY/CT/MRI PLATES OR REPORT-PLATES ARE 9:00 to 16:00
PREFFERED.
1 CM TISSUE FIXED IN 10%FORMALIN + SITE OF BIOPSY
+ CLINICAL DETAILS. RELEVANT RADIOLOGY FINDINGS: DAY 8 , Daily
57 BIOPSY (BONE MARROW HISTOPATHOLOGY) 18050 HISTOPATHOLOGY
X-RAY/CT/MRI PLATES OR REPORT-PLATES ARE 9:00 to 16:00
PREFFERED.
1- TO 3 CM TISSUE IN 10%FORMALIN+ SITE OF BIOPSY
SPECIMEN + CLINICAL DETAILS. RELEVANT RADIOLOGY DAY 8 , Daily
58 BIOPSY (LARGE TISSUE / SPECIMEN) 3500 HISTOPATHOLOGY
FINDINGS: X-RAY/CT/MRI PLATES OR REPORT-PLATES 9:00 to 16:00
ARE PREFFERED.
1 TO 3 CM TISSUE IN 10%FORMALIN+ SITE + CLINICAL
DETAILS. RELEVANT RADIOLOGY FINDINGS: X- DAY 8 , Daily
59 BIOPSY (MEDIUM TISSUE / SPECIMEN) 2000 HISTOPATHOLOGY
RAY/CT/MRI PLATES OR REPORT-PLATES ARE 9:00 to 16:00
PREFFERED.
1 CM TISSUE FIXED IN 10%FORMALIN - SMALL + DAY 5 , Daily
60 BIOPSY (SKIN HISTOPATHOLOGY) 1350 HISTOPATHOLOGY
CLINICAL HISTORY 9:00 to 16:00
1 CM TISSUE FIXED IN 10% FORMALIN+ SITE OF BIOPSY
+ CLINICAL DETAILS. RELEVANT RADIOLOGY FINDINGS: DAY 5 , Daily
61 BIOPSY (SMALL TISSUE BIOPSY / SPECIMEN) 1350 HISTOPATHOLOGY
X-RAY/CT/MRI PLATES OR REPORT-PLATES ARE 9:00 to 16:00
PREFFERED. Same Day,
62 BLEEDING/ CLOTTING TIME 200 MANUAL For walking patient only Daily 9:00 to
16:00
PRELIMINARY
63 BLOOD CULTURE 900 Culture and Sensitivity 3 ml HEPARIN BLOOD . DAY 4, FINAL
DAY 7,Daily
3 TO 5 ML Next Day, Daily
64 BODY FLUID FOR CYTOLOGY (MALIGNANT CELL) 1000 MICROSCOPY
BODY FLUID, SPUTUM 9:00 to 16:00
4 BM SMEARS + 2 PB SMEARS BONE MARROW SMEAR +
DAY 3 , Daily
65 BONE MARROW ASPIRATION and Peripheral SMEARS 1600 MICROSCOPY PERIPHERIAL SMEAR + CLINICAL HISTORY IN SPECIFIED
9:00 to 16:00
FORMAT
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel Next Day, Daily
66 Brucella IgG 2000 ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay)
Barrier Tube). 9:00 to 16:00
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel Next Day, Daily
67 Brucella IgM 2000 ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay)
Barrier Tube). 9:00 to 16:00
Same Day,
68 BUCCAL SMEAR 720 KOH PREPARATION / MICROSCOPY ANY SPECIMEN Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
69 C REACTIVE PROTEIN (CRP,QUANTITATIVE) 900 Nephelometry 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
70 CA 125 (Cancer antigen) / OVARIAN CANCER MONITOR 1620 CLIA 2.0 ML (1.0 ML) SERUM ( Clinical history required ) Daily 9:00 to
16:00

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Same Day,
71 CA15.3 (Cancer antigen) / BREAST CANCER MONITOR 2160 CLIA 1.0 ML (0.5 ML) SERUM ( Clinical history required ) Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
72 CA19.9 (Cancer antigen) / PANCREATIC CANCER MONITOR 1800 CLIA 1.0 ML (0.5 ML) SERUM ( Clinical history required ) Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
73 CALCIUM 350 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
74 CALCIUM 24 HR URINE 400 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 20 ML URINE 24 HRS (Total volume MANDATORY ) Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
75 Calcium Ionised, Serum 720 Ion Selective Electrode 2 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
76 C-ANCA (PR3) by EIA 2610 EIA,Quantitative 2 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
77 C-ANCA,P-ANCA by EIA 5000 EIA,Quantitative 2 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
78 Cannabis Marijuana(THC) Qualitative, Urine Spot 1100 Immunochromatography 5 ml of Spot Urine Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
3 ml serum to be collected in Red Top Only, DO NOT USE
79 Carbamazepine 2000 CLIA Daily 9:00 to
GEL VACCUTAINER
16:00 Day,
Same
80 CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN (CEA) 1800 Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay 1.0 ML (0.5 ML) SERUM (CLINICAL HISTORY REQUIRED ) Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
81 CHLORIDE 24HR URINE 500 ISE, Ion-selective electrode 20 ML URINE 24 HRS (Total volume MANDATORY) Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
82 CHOLESTEROL 220 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
83 CHOLESTEROL HDL 450 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
84 Chyle in urine/ fluids 400 Manual 10 ml of Urine /2 ml of Fluids Daily 9:00 to
16:00
10 ml. (5 ml. Minimum) well mixed aliquot of 24 Hour urine in
Record 24 hr. Urine volume, mention Next Day, Daily
85 Citrate - 24 hr Urine 2150 Spectrophotometry, Enzymatic a sterile screw capped plastic
on test request form 9:00 to 16:00
container.
Same Day,
86 CMV IgG & IgM antibody, Serum 2300 CLIA 3 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
87 CMV IgG antibody, Serum 1150 CLIA 2 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
88 CMV IgM antibody, Serum 1150 CLIA 2 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
2.0 ML (1.0 ML) 10 -12 HRS FASTING SERUM + CLINICAL
89 COMPLEMENT CONCENTRATION C3 1000 Nephelometry Daily 9:00 to
HISTORY + (AGE & GENDER IS MANDATORY)
16:00 Day,
Same
2.0 ML (1.0 ML) 10 -12 HRS FASTING SERUM + CLINICAL
90 COMPLEMENT CONCENTRATION C4 1000 Nephelometry Daily 9:00 to
HISTORY + (AGE & GENDER IS MANDATORY)
16:00 Day,
Same
91 COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC) 500 Automated cell counter/Microscopy 3 ML EDTA WHOLE BLOOD Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
Automated cell counter/ 3 ML + 2 ML EDTA WHOLE BLOOD + SMEAR + CITRATE
92 COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT, CBC + PERIPHERAL BLOOD SMEAR, PBS
700
+ ESR Daily 9:00 to
Microscopy/Westergren WHOLE BLOOD
16:00 Day,
Same
93 COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT, CBC + PERIPHERAL BLOOD SMEAR, PBS)
650 Automated cell counter/ Microscopy 3 ML EDTA WHOLE BLOOD (PURPLE TUBE) + SMEAR Daily 9:00 to
16:00
10 ml. (5 ml. Minimum) Well mixed aliquot of 24 Hour Urine in
Same Day,
a sterile, leak - proof, screw capped, plastic transport Record 24 hr. Urine volume, mention
94 Cortisol - 24 hr Urine 1500 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) Daily 9:00 to
container. Collect urine with 10 grams of boric acid to on test request form
16:00
maintain sample integrity.
Same Day,
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
95 Cortisol - Evening 1350 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
2 ml (1 ml min.) serum from 1 sst. 16:00 Day,
Same
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
96 Cortisol - Morning 1350 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) diurnal variation present; take sample Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
between 3 to 5 p.m. preferably 4 pm. 16:00 Day,
Same
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
97 C-Peptide - 2 hr After Glucose 2200 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00

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Same Day,
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
98 C-Peptide - Fasting 2200 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00
Same Day,
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
99 C-Peptide - Post Prandial 2200 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00 Day,
Same
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
100 C-Peptide - Random 2200 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00 Day,
Same
101 CREATINE KINASE/ Creatine Phosphokinase, CPK MB 1500 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
102 Creatine Phosphokinase - ( CPK NAC) 1500 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
103 CREATININE 250 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
104 CREATININE 24 HR URINE 350 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 20 ML URINE 24 HRS (Total volume MANDATORY ) Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
105 CREATININE CLEARANCE (Glomerular filtration rate, eGFR) 500 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2 ML / 20 ML SERUM / URINE + HEIGHT & WEIGHT Daily 9:00 to
16:00
CULTURE + SENSITIVITY BY MIC DAY 3 , Daily
106 CULTURE BODY FLUID ISOLATION & IDENTIFICATION (CULTURE + SENSITIVITY)
900 3.0 ML (1.0 ML) BODY FLUID STERILE CONTAINER
BREAKPOINT 9:00 to 16:00
CULTURE + SENSITIVITY BY MIC DAY 3 , Daily
107 CULTURE SPUTUM ISOLATION & IDENTIFICATION + SENSITIVITY 900 3.0 ML (1.0) ML SPUTUM STERILE CONTAINER
BREAKPOINT 9:00 to 16:00
CULTURE + SENSITIVITY BY MIC DAY 3 , Daily
108 CULTURE, THROAT SWAB ISOLATION & IDENTIFICATION + SENSITIVITY
900 2 (1) THROAT SWABS STERILE CONTAINER
BREAKPOINT 9:00 to 16:00
Same Day,
Mandatory to provide trough or peak
109 Cyclosporin 5200 CLIA 3 ml of WB EDTA Daily 9:00 to
level
16:00 Day,
Same
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
110 Cystatin - C 2700 Nephelometry Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00
TWO ALIQOUTS OF 1.5 ML EACH FASTING, CITRATED Same Day,
111 D-DIMER (Quantitative) 1800 IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE ASSAY PLATELET POOR PLASMA* - AT MINUS 20° C*(DOUBLE Daily 9:00 to
CENTRIFUGED PLASMA)* 16:00
Same Day,
112 DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE-SULFATE (DHEAS) 2200 Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay 2 ML (1 ML) SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
113 Dengue profile Dengue-IgG, IgM, NS1 1500 IMMUNOCHROMATOGRAPHY 1.0 ml(0.5 ml) SERUM/ WHOLE BLOOD EDTA Daily 9:00 to
16:00

DIALYSIS PANEL
SPECTROPHOTOMETRY + Automated cell Same Day,
Urine R/E, Calcium,Urea, Creatinine,Na,K,Cl, Total Protein, 3 ML+2 ML+3 ML+10ML Whole Blood EDTA + Plasma
114 2000 counter + Dip Stick + Ion-selective electrode, Daily 9:00 to
Phosphorus, Uric Acid, Glucose Random, CBC, Cholesterol, Flouride + Serum + Urine
ISE + Microscopy 16:00
Albumin, Alkaline Phosphatase

Same Day,
115 DIRECT LDL 630 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2.0 (1.0 ML) FASTING SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
116 Drugs Of Abuse Panel-6 Drug Panel, Qaulitative 4500 Immunochromatography 10 ml of Spot Urine Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
117 Echinococcus IgG - (Hydatid Serology) 2850 ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay) Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00 Day,
Same
118 ELECTROLYTES NA /K/CL (SODIUM/POTASSIUM/CHLORIDE) 500 Ion-selective electrode, ISE 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
SM/RNP,SSA,SSB,Jo-1,Scl-
119 ENA Screening Panel -18 (Qualitative)/ANA Connective Tissue 6300 Immunoblot 3 ml Serum Daily 9:00 to
70,PCNA,CENP,PM-SCL,Ribosomes
16:00
Same Day,
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
120 Erythropoietin (EPO) 3700 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00
Same Day,
121 ESR (ERYTHOCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE) 100 Westergreen method 2 ML CITRATE WHOLE BLOOD Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
122 ESTRADIOL 1400 Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay 1.0 ML (0.5 ML) SERUM ( Clinical history required ) Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
123 FERRITIN 1350 CMIA 1.0 ML (0.5 ML) SERUM( Clinical history required ) Daily 9:00 to
16:00

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5.0 ML (3.0 ML) SERUM ( Age+ Sex+ Last menstrual period,

Same Day,
FERTILITY PANEL, FEMALE - Total Testosterone, LH, FSH, LMP +CLINICAL HISTORY required ) **DRAW SAMPLE
124 6500 CHEMILUMINESCENCE Daily 9:00 to
Prolactin,TSH,Estradiol,AMH BETWEEN 8 AM to 10AM ,After 3-4 hrs patient has
16:00
awakened.** Preferred day 2 to day 4 samples

5.0 ML (3.0 ML) SERUM ( Age+ Sex+ CLINICAL HISTORY Same Day,
FERTILITY PANEL, MALE - Total Testosterone, LH, FSH,
125 4100 CHEMILUMINESCENCE required ) **DRAW SAMPLE BETWEEN 8 AM to 10AM ,After Daily 9:00 to
Prolactin,TSH
3-4 hrs patient has awakened.** 16:00

Preparation of PPP :
12 -14 Hrs. (Overnight) fasting is
preferred. Centrifuge the blood sample
at 3000rpm for 10 minutes within 1 hr.
of collection to separate the plasma.
Transfer the Plasma obtained to a
4 ml. (3 ml. Minimum) PPP (Platelet Poor Plasma) from 2 Same Day,
clean plastic tube using plastic tipped
126 Fibrinogen 1950 Clot Based Sodium Citrate tubes prepared within 1 hr of collection. Daily 9:00 to
pipette avoiding buffy coat & centrifuge
Aliquot PPP in 2 transport vials and FREEZE. 16:00
it again at 3700 rpm & finally transfer
the PPP into fresh, clean & labelled
plastic tubes which contains <10,000
cells/cu. mm. DULY FILLED
COAGULATION REQUISITION TO BE
ATTACHED
2 ALCOHOLFIXED SMEARS +
1 AIR DRIED SMEAR (FOR FNAC)
FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION CYTOLOGY (FNAC), NON- DAY 3 , Daily
127 1350 MICROSCOPY OR
GYNAECOLOGY CYTOLOGY 9:00 to 16:00
UNSTAINED FNAC SMEARS + CLINICAL HISTORY &/OR
RADIOLOGICAL FINDINGS.
Same Day,
128 FLUID-ASCITIC: ROUTINE/MICROSCOPIC 900 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY/MICROSCOPY 5-10 ML ASCITIC FLUID (STERILE MULTIPURPOSE VIAL) Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
129 FLUID-CEREBROSPINAL:ROUTINE/MICROSCOPIC 900 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY/MICROSCOPY 5-10 ML CSF (STERILE MULTIPURPOSE VIAL) Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
130 FLUID-PLEURAL:ROUTINE/MICROSCOPIC 900 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY/ MICROSCOPY 5-10 ML PLEURAL FLUID (STERILE CONTAINER) Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
131 FLUID-SYNOVIAL: ROUTINE/MICROSCOPIC 900 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY/MICROSCOPY 5-10 ML Synovial Fluid (STERLE MULTIPURPOSE VIAL) Daily 9:00 to
1.0 ML (0.5 ML) 16:00 Day,
Same
CHEMILUMINESCENCE
132 FOLIC ACID 1500 FASTING SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
133 FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE (FSH) 1200 Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay 1ML SERUM ( Clinical history required ) Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
134 Fractional Sodium Excretion 900 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) 2 ml Serum and 10 ml Random Urine Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
135 FREE PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN ( fPSA) 1800 CHEMILUMINESENCE 1 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
136 Free Testosterone 2500 CLIA 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
137 FSH AND LH EVALUATION 2400 CHEMILUMINESENCE 1ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
138 FT3, TRIIODOTHYRONINE FREE 400 CHEMILUMINESENCE 1ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
139 FT4, THYROXINE FREE 400 CHEMILUMINESENCE 1ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
140 FUNGAL SMEAR 720 KOH PREP / MICROSCOPY ANY SPECIMEN Daily 9:00 to
16:00

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Same Day,
G N Panel Quantitative(Glomerular Nephritis Panel)(C-ANCA,P-
141 7800 EIA,Nephlometry 2 ml of Serum C-ANCA,P-ANCA,GBM,C3,C4 Daily 9:00 to
ANCA,GBM,C3,C4)
16:00
Same Day,
142 G6PD(Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase) 1800 Kinetic 3 ml of WB EDTA Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
143 GAMMA GLUTAMYL TRANSFERASE (GGT) 400 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
144 GBM by EIA 3520 EIA,Quantitative 2 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
145 GLUCOSE CHALLENGE TEST (GCT) 360 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2 ML + 10 ML PLASMA FLOURIDE Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
146 GLUCOSE FASTING (F) 100 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 1 ML + 10 ML PLASMA FLOURIDE Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
147 GLUCOSE POST-PRANDIAL (PP) 100 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 1 ML PLASMA FLOURIDE Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
148 GLUCOSE RANDOM 100 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 1 ML + 10 ML PLASMA FLOURIDE Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
PLASMA FLUORIDE (4 samples)
149 GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST (GESTATIONAL) 400 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
(0,1,2,3) (DEFINE TIMING)
16:00 Day,
Same
150 GLUCOSE URINE 24 HR 100 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 20 ML URINE 24 HRS (Total volume MANDATORY ) Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
HPLC , HIGH PEFORMANCE LIQUID
151 GLYCOSYLATED HAEMOGLOBIN (HBA1C) 1000 2 ML EDTA WHOLE BLOOD Daily 9:00 to
CHROMATOGRAPHY
16:00 Day,
Same
152 GONOCOCCAL SMEAR 1170 MICROSCOPY - URETHRAL DISCHARGE Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
153 GRAM STAIN 450 MICROSCOPY - ANY SPECIMEN Daily 9:00 to
1.0 ML (0.5 ML) FASTING SERUM, The patient must be 16:00
Same Day,
154 GROWTH HORMONE (GH) 1710 Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay fasting and at complete rest 30 minutes before blood Daily 9:00 to
collection 16:00
Same Day,
155 [Link] ANTIGEN DETECTION (RAPID) 1200 IMMUNOCHROMATOGRAPHY 1.0 GM (0.5 GM) STOOL IN LEAK PROOF CONTAINER Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
156 HB Electrophoresis (HB HPLC) 1850 HPLC 3ml of WB EDTA Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
CHEMILUMINESCENT MICROPARTICLE
157 HBsAg (HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN) Quantitative 1500 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
IMMUNOASSAY (CMIA)
16:00 Day,
Same
158 HBSAG( HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN) (RAPID) 500 Immunochromatogrphy 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
RTPCR (Real Time Polymerase Chain 5 ml. (3 ml. Minimum) Whole Blood in 1 EDTA (lavender top)
159 HBV Qualitative 600 Daily 9:00 to
Reaction) tube or 2 ml Plasma from EDTA
16:00
Same Day,
RTPCR (Real Time Polymerase Chain 5 ml. (3 ml. Minimum) Whole Blood in 1 EDTA (lavender top)
160 HBV Quantitative 6800 Daily 9:00 to
Reaction) tube or 2 ml Plasma from EDTA
16:00
ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay) 2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel Next Day, Daily
161 HCV Antibodies Quantitative 1800
(Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay) Barrier Tube). 9:00 to 16:00
Same Day,
5 ml. (3 ml. Minimum) Whole Blood in 1 EDTA (lavender top)
162 HCV Genotyping 9680 PCR & Sequencing HCV viral load >500 iu/ ml Daily 9:00 to
tube or 2 ml Plasma from EDTA
16:00 Day,
Same
5 ml. (3 ml. Minimum) Whole Blood in 1 EDTA (lavender top)
163 HCV Quantitative & Genotyping 11000 REAL TIME PCR + PCR SEQUENCING Daily 9:00 to
tube or 2 ml Plasma from EDTA
16:00 Day,
Same
RTPCR (Real Time Polymerase Chain 5 ml. (3 ml. Minimum) Whole Blood in 1 EDTA (lavender top)
164 HCV RNA (Quantitative) 6800 Daily 9:00 to
Reaction) tube or 2 ml Plasma from EDTA
16:00 Day,
Same
RTPCR (Real Time Polymerase Chain 5 ml. (3 ml. Minimum) Whole Blood in 1 EDTA (lavender top)
165 HCV RNA Qualitative 6700 Daily 9:00 to
Reaction) tube or 2 ml Plasma from EDTA
16:00 Day,
Same
166 HELICOBACTER PYLORI (H PYLORI) RAPID TEST, Total Antibodies 1400 IMMUNOCHROMATOGRAPHY 1.0 ml(0.5 ml) SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
167 Hemoglobin - Urine 400 Manual 10 ml Spot Urine Sample In Leak Proof container Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
168 Hemosiderin - Urine 1000 Manual 10 ml Spot Urine Sample In Leak Proof container Daily 9:00 to
16:00

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Same Day,
169 HEPATITIS A (HAV) RAPID TEST, IgM Antibodies 1100 IMMUNOCHROMATOGRAPHY 1.0 ml(0.5 ml) SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
170 Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) IgG 1620 ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay) Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00 Day,
Same
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
171 Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) IgM 1620 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00 Day,
Same
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
172 Hepatitis B Envelop Antigen (HBeAg) 1800 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00 Day,
Same
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
173 Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) 1800 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00 Day,
Same
CHEMILUMINESCENT MICROPARTICLE
174 HEPATITIS C ANTIBODIES 1800 1.0 ML (0.5 ML) SERUM Daily 9:00 to
IMMUNOASSAY (CMIA)
16:00 Day,
Same
175 HEPATITIS C ANTIBODIES (Rapid) 500 Immunochromatogrphy 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
176 HEPATITIS E (HEV) RAPID TEST, IgM Antibodies 1100 IMMUNOCHROMATOGRAPHY 1.0 ml(0.5 ml) SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
177 Hepatitis E Virus (HeV) IgG 1620 ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay) Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00 Day,
Same
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
178 Hepatitis E Virus (HeV) IgM 1620 ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay) Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00 Day,
Same
2.0 ML (1.0 ML) FASTING SERUM + CLINICAL HISTORY +
179 HIGH SENSITIVE C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (hsCRP) (Quantitative) 1620 IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE ASSAY Daily 9:00 to
(AGE & GENDER IS MANDATORY)
16:00 Day,
Same
2.0 ML (1.0 ML) FASTING SERUM + CLINICAL HISTORY +
180 HIGH SENSITIVE C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (hsCRP) + CRP (Quantative) 2500 IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE ASSAY Daily 9:00 to
(AGE & GENDER IS MANDATORY)
16:00 Day,
Same
181 HIV 1 & 2 ANTIBODIES 500 Immunochromatogrphy 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
182 HIV 1 & 2 ANTIBODIES ,ELISA 1500 ELISA 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Next Day, Daily
183 HIV EARLY SCREEN (HIV P24 ANTIGEN & HIV I & II ANTIBODIES) 1200 ELISA 2.0 (1.5) ML SERUM
9:00 to 16:00
Same Day,
5 ml. (3 ml. Minimum) Whole Blood in 1 EDTA (lavender top)
184 HLA B27 - PCR 4200 PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) Daily 9:00 to
tube
16:00 Day,
Same
CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay), Bio 2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
185 HOMA Index Insulin Resistance Test 2160 Overnight fasting is preferred. Daily 9:00 to
Chemical Barrier Tube) and 2 ml of Plasma Floride
16:00 Day,
Same
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
186 Homocysteine 2600 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00
Cervical scrapings/Genital Swabs in STM or in ThinPrep Same Day,
187 HPV DNA PCR (Quantitative) 3000 PCR & Sequencing PreservCyt /SurePath liquid transport Brief clinical history mandatory Daily 9:00 to
media 16:00
Same Day,
188 HSV-1 (Herpes Simplex Virus-1) IgG antibody 800 EIA 2 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
189 HSV-1 (Herpes Simplex Virus-1) IgM antibody 800 EIA 2 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
190 HSV-1&2 (Herpes Simplex Virus-1&2) IgG and IgM antibody 3200 EIA 5 ml of serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
191 HSV-1&2 (Herpes Simplex Virus-1&2) IgG antibody 1000 CLIA 2 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
192 HSV-1&2 (Herpes Simplex Virus-1&2) IgM antibody 1000 EIA 2 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
193 HSV-2 (Herpes Simplex Virus-2) IgG and IgM antibody 2000 EIA 3 ml of serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
194 HSV-2 (Herpes Simplex Virus-2) IgG antibody 800 EIA 2 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
195 HSV-2 (Herpes Simplex Virus-2) IgM antibody 800 EIA 2 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
196 Immunoglobulin A (IgA) 1170 Nephelometry 3 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00

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Same Day,
197 Immunoglobulin E (Total IgE) 1440 CLIA 3 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
198 Immunoglobulin G (IgG) 1170 Nephelometry 3 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
199 Immunoglobulin M (IgM) 1170 Nephelometry 3 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
200 Immunoglobulin Profile (IgA,IgG,IgM) 3200 Nephelometry 3 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
201 Insulin 1 hr After Glucose 1350 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) 1 hr After Glucose Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00 Day,
Same
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
202 Insulin 2 hr After Glucose 1350 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) 2 hr After Glucose Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00 Day,
Same
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
203 Insulin Fasting 1350 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) Fasting Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00
Same Day,
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
204 Insulin Like Growth Factor - 1 ( IGF1) 9000 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) 2 hour after meal Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00 Day,
Same
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
205 Insulin Postprandial 1350 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00 Day,
Same
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
206 Insulin Random 1350 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00 Day,
Same
207 Interleukin 6 (IL 6) 3500 CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay) 3 ml EDTA Plasma Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
208 IRON 450 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
209 IRON Comprensive Panel ) (IRON,TIBC, FERRITIN, SATURATION) 2000 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY/ CLIA 3.0ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
210 KIDNEY FUNCTION TEST BASIC (KFT/RFT)Urea,Creatinine,Na, K, Cl,eGFR
950 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY + ISE 3 ML+10ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
2 ML PLEURAL FLUID, PERICARDIAL FLUID, ASCITIC 16:00
Same Day,
211 LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE (LDH) by Fluid 800 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY FLUID, SPINAL FLUID, SYNOVIAL FLUID, SPUTUM, URINE Daily 9:00 to
( STERILE CONTAINER) 16:00 Day,
Same
212 LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE (LDH) BY SERUM 600 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
213 Legionella Pneumophila Antigen detection Urine 1200 Immunochromatography 10 ml of Spot Urine Daily 9:00 to
3.0 ML (2.0) ML BM / WB / 4 (2) BM SMEARS EDTA / 16:00 Day,
Same
214 LEISHMANIA DONOVANI (LD) BODIES DETECTION 1500 MICROSCOPY SPLENIC ASPIRATE / BONE MARROW+ SMEAR + Daily 9:00 to
CLINICAL HISTORY 16:00 Day,
Same
215 Leishmaniasis rapid (K39 detection) 1000 Immunochromatography 2 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
216 LEPRA SMEAR 500 MICROSCOPY - SLIT SKIN SCRAPINGS Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
217 Leptospira IgG (Rapid) 1000 Rapid Test 2 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
218 Leptospira IgM (RAPID) 1000 Rapid Test 2 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
219 LH, FSH & PRL(FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE, LUTEINIZING HORMONE
3600 & PROLACTIN)
CHEMILUMINESENCE 2ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
220 Lipase, Serum 900 Biochemical 2 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
221 LIPID PROFILE Triglycerides, Total Cholesterol, HDL, D-LDL, VLDL, LDL/HDL
950 Ratio, Total Cholesterol/ HDL Ratio
SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 3 ML Fasting Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00
1 LBC SAMPLE VIAL LBC CONTAINER ( Clinical history DAY 3 , Daily
222 LIQUID BASED CYTOLOGY- PAP SMEAR 1800 CYTOLOGY
required ) 9:00 to 16:00
Same Day,
223 LIVER FUNCTION TEST (With GGT)AST (SGOT), ALT (SGPT), Alkaline Phosphatase,
1050 Bilirubin Total, Direct & Indirect, GGT, LDH(Lactate
SPECTROPHOTOMETRY Dehydrogenase), Albumin, Globulin, A:G Ratio, Serum Total Protein
3 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00

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Preparation of PPP :
12 -14 Hrs. (Overnight) fasting is
preferred. Centrifuge the blood sample
at 3000rpm for 10 minutes within 1 hr.
of collection to separate the plasma.
Transfer the Plasma obtained to a
4 ml. (3 ml. Minimum) PPP (Platelet Poor Plasma) from 2 Same Day,
clean plastic tube using plastic tipped
224 Lupus Anticoagulant by dRVVT 2700 Clot Based Sodium Citrate tubes prepared within 1 hr of collection. Daily 9:00 to
pipette avoiding buffy coat & centrifuge
Aliquot PPP in 2 transport vials and FREEZE. 16:00
it again at 3700 rpm & finally transfer
the PPP into fresh, clean & labelled
plastic tubes which contains <10,000
cells/cu. mm. DULY FILLED
COAGULATION REQUISITION TO BE
ATTACHED Same Day,
225 LUTEINIZING HORMONE (LH) 1200 CMIA 1 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
226 Magnesium Ionised, Serum 700 ISE 2 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
227 MAGNESIUM SERUM 600 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
228 MAGNESIUM URINE 600 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 20 ML URINE 24 HRS ( total volume MANDATORY ) Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
229 MALARIA Antigen detection, RAPID TEST (Plasmodium falciparum/non-falciparum/mixed)
630 IMMUNOCHROMATOGRAPHY 1.0 ml(0.5 ml) WB-EDTA Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
230 MALARIA PARASITE (SMEAR) 250 Microscopy 3 ML EDTA WHOLE BLOOD Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
231 MANTOUX TEST 500 Intradermal test (Hypersensitivity) -- Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
MIDNIGHT COLLECTION SPECIMEN
232 Microfilaria detection by microscopy 300 MICROSCOPY 3 ml of WB-EDTA + 2 SMEAR Daily 9:00 to
PREFERRE
16:00
Same Day,
233 Modified ZN Stain for Nocardia 700 Microscopy SPUTUM/BAL/TISSUE/PUS ETC. Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
234 Modified ZN Stain for Stool 700 Microscopy 100 mg stool in sterile container Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
235 Non Structural Protein 1 Antigen (NS1 Ag) 500 ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay) Daily 9:00 to
Barrier Tube).
16:00 Day,
Same
3 ml serum to be collected in Red Top Only, DO NOT USE
236 NT Pro BNP 4000 Nephelometry Daily 9:00 to
GEL VACCUTAINER
16:00 Day,
Same
237 Opiates Morphine, Qualitative, Urine Spot 1100 Immunochromatography 5 ml of Spot Urine Daily 9:00 to
16:00
10 mL aliquot of 24 hrs Urine. Collect
urine with 25 mL 50 % of concentrated
HCL to maintain pH below [Link]
children adjust the volume of acid
according to the expected urinary
Same Day,
20 ml. (10 ml. Minimum) Well mixed aliquot of 24 Hour Urine output . Keep urine refrigerated during
238 Oxalate - 24 hr Urine 3240 Spectrophotometry, Enzymatic Daily 9:00 to
in a sterile, screw capped plastic container. collection. Mix well before aliquoting.
16:00
Record body weight & 24 hrs volume
on container and test request form.
Ship refrigerated of frozen. Avoid
vitamin C and citrus fruits 48 hrs prior
to a specimen collection
Same Day,
239 P-ANCA (MPO) by EIA 2610 EIA,Quantitative 2 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00
UPTO 2 SMEARS FIXED UNSTAINED SMEARS ( Clinical DAY 3 , Daily
240 PAP SMEAR CYTOLOGY (CONVENTIONAL) 900 MANUAL
history required ) 9:00 to 16:00
for trough level : sample collect just
DAY 3 , Daily
241 Paracetamol Level - Blood 2000 Spectrophotometry 2 ml of Serum before next dose; for toxicity : blood
9:00 to 16:00
can be collected at any time.

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Same Day,
CHEMILUMINESCENCE 2.0 ML (1.0 ML) SERUM
242 PARATHYROID HORMONE (PTH) INTACT 1800 Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
CHEMILUMINESCENCE
243 PCOD Panel (LH, FSH, Prolactin, Total Testosterone,DHEAS) 5800 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
244 PHOSPHOROUS 700 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
245 PHOSPHOROUS URINE 700 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 20 ML URINE 24 HRS (Total volume MANDATORY ) Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
246 PROCALCITONIN 3500 IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE ASSAY 2.0 ML (1.0 ML) SERUM + CLINICAL HISTORY Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
1.0 ML (0.5 ML) SERUM (AGE+Last menstrul period, LMP+
247 PROGESTERONE 1500 CMIA Daily 9:00 to
Clinical history required)
16:00 Day,
Same
248 Prolactin 1200 CHEMILUMINESENCE 1 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
249 PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN (PSA) FREE & TOTAL 3200 CHEMILUMINESENCE 2.0 ML (1.0 ML) SERUM (Age+Sex+ Clinical history required) Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
250 PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN (PSA) TOTAL 1400 Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay 1ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
251 Protein (P) /CREATNINE(C) (P/C RATIO) 1000 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY Urine in sterile container Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
252 PROTEIN CREATININE RATIO (PCR, P/C RATIO) 1000 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 20 ML URINE 24 HRS ( total volume mandatory ) Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
2 ML (WALK IN PATIENT ONLY) CITRATE PLASMA,
253 PROTHROMBIN TIME (PT, INR) 500 CLOTTING Daily 9:00 to
Double centrifuged
15.0 ML (10.0 ML) RANDOM URINE WITHOUT 16:00 Day,
Same
254 REDUCING SUBSTANCES IN URINE SPECIMENS 400 QUALITATIVE CHEMICAL ANALYSIS PRESERVATIVE + CLINICAL HISTORY & AGE IS Daily 9:00 to
MANDATORY) 16:00
Same Day,
255 REDUCING SUBSTANCES, STOOL 450 QUALITATIVE CHEMICAL ANALYSIS 10G (1G)/1.0 ML STERILE CONTAINER Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
256 RETICULOCYTE COUNT (RETICS) 500 Microscopy 3 ML EDTA WHOLE BLOOD Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
257 RHEUMATOID FACTOR (RF) 400 Agglutination method 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
258 RHEUMATOID FACTOR (RF),Quantitative 800 Nephelometry 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
259 SCRUB TYPHUS IGM ANTIBODY 3200 Enzyme Linked Immnunosorbent assay, ELISA 1.0 ML (0.5 ML) SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
260 SCRUB TYPHUS RAPID TEST, TOTAL ANTIBODIES IgG/IgM 1500 IMMUNOCHROMATOGRAPHY 1.0 ml(0.5 ml) SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
261 SEMEN ANALYSIS 600 MICROSCOPY SEMEN in a sterile container Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
3.0 ML (2.0 ML) EDTA WHOLE BLOOD +CLINICAL
262 SICKLING TEST 300 SODIUM METABISULFITE/ MICROSCOPY Daily 9:00 to
HISTORY
16:00
DAY 3 , Daily
263 Stool for Culture & Sensitivity 900 CULTURE AND SENSITIVITY 100gm (50gm) STOOL (STERILE CONTAINER)
9:00 to 16:00
Same Day,
264 STOOL OCCULT BLOOD 600 GUAIAC METHOD STOOL (STERILE CONTAINER) Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
265 STOOL ROUTINE EXAMINATION (R/E) 120 MANUAL/MICROSCOPY STOOL (STERILE CONTAINER) Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
CHEMILUMINESCENT MICROPARTICLE 3.0 ML (2.0 ML) EDTA WHOLE BLOOD (Labelled with time of
266 TACROLIMUS 3000 Daily 9:00 to
IMMUNOASSAY (CMIA) collection & administration of drug with transplant history)
16:00
3 ml Serum,10ml Urine in Sterile Container,3 ml EDTA Tacrolimus,CBC,Urea,Creatnine,[Link] Same Day,
CMIA/Automated Cell
267 TACROLIMUS PLUS 4600 WHOLE BLOOD (Labelled with time of collection & ein,Albumin,sodium,potassium,SGOT,S Daily 9:00 to
Counter/Spectrophotometry/Microscopic
administration of drug with transplant history) GPT,ALP,Urine R/E 16:00
Same Day,
268 TB PCR 3800 PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) Any Specimen acceptable Daily 9:00 to
16:00

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1.0 ML (0.5 ML) Same Day,

269 TESTOSTERONE, TOTAL 1800 Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay SERUM (Age + Sex to be mentioned) Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
270 Thyroglobulin 2700 CLIA 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
271 THYROID FUNCTION TEST 1000 CHEMILUMINESENCE 2.0 ML (1.0 ML) SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
272 THYROID PEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES (ANTI TPO) 1800 CHEMILUMINESCENCE 1.0 ML (0.5 ML) SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
273 THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE (TSH) 400 CHEMILUMINESENCE 1.0 ML (0.5 ML) SERUM Daily 9:00 to
1 CM TISSUE FIXED IN 10%FORMALIN+ SITE OF BIOPSY 16:00
DAY 3 , Daily
274 TISSUE FOR PROCESSING 500 HISTOPATHOLOGY + CLINICAL DETAILS (FOR BONE SPECIMENS ALSO
9:00 to 16:00
SEND X-RAY) Same Day,
ELiA (Enzyme Labeled Immunofluorescence 2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel
275 Tissue Transglutaminase IgA (Ttg IgA) 2300 Daily 9:00 to
Assay) Barrier Tube).
16:00 Day,
Same
276 TORCH-10 (IgG and IgM) 6000 ELISA 5 ml of serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
277 TORCH-5 IgG 3100 ELISA 3 ml of serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
278 TORCH-5 IgM 3100 ELISA 3 ml of serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00
10-12 HRS FASTING/ AVOID LIPEMIC
Same Day,
& HEMOLYSED SPECIMEN.
279 TOTAL BILE ACIDS, Serum 3600 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2ml of SERUM Daily 9:00 to
(CLINICAL HISTORY , AGE &
16:00
GENDER IS MANDATORY)
Same Day,
280 Total Bile Acids, Urine 3600 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 10 ml of Spot Urine Sample Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
281 TOTAL PROTEIN 275 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
282 TOTAL PROTEIN 24 HR URINE 600 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 20 ML URINE 24 HRS (Total volume mandatory ) Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
283 TOTAL PROTEIN CSF (CEREBROSPINAL FLUID) 400 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 1 ML CSF (STERILE MULTIPURPOSE VIAL) Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
284 TOTAL PROTEIN SYNOVIAL FLUID 400 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 1 ML Synovial Fluid (STERLE MULTIPURPOSE VIAL) Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
285 Toxoplasma-IgG & IgM Antibody 1800 ELISA 3 ml of serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
286 Toxoplasma-IgG Antibody 900 ELISA 2 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
287 Toxoplasma-IgM Antibody 900 ELISA 2 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
288 TPHA (Syphilis),Qualitative 1350 Particle agglutination 2 ml of Serum Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
289 TRIGLYCERIDES 250 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2 ML FASTING SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
290 TROPONIN I (C TnI -QUANTITATIVE) 2700 IFA 2.0 ML (1.0 ML) SERUM ( Age+Gender mandatory) Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
291 UREA 250 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
292 UREA 24HR URINE 300 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 20 ML URINE 24 HRS (Total volume MANDATORY ) Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
293 URIC ACID 250 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
294 URIC ACID 24HR URINE 300 SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 20 ML URINE 24 HRS (Total volume mandatory ) Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
295 URINARY MICROALBUMIN 900 Turbidimetry 20 ML URINE 24 HRS/ 12 HRS/ RANDOM Daily 9:00 to
16:00

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Same Day,
3 ml Serum And 24 Hrs Urine
296 Urine Creatinine Excretion 24H urine 350 Biochemical Daily 9:00 to
. No Preservative
16:00
DAY 3 , Daily
297 Urine Culture And Sensitivity 600 Culture and Sensitivity 20 ml Urine (Mid Stream, URINE STERILE CONTAINER)
9:00 to 16:00
Same Day,
298 URINE ELECTROLYTES NA/K/CL (SODIUM/ POTASSIUM/ CHLORIDE) 500 ISE 20 ML URINE RANDOM (URINE CONTAINER) Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
299 URINE PREGNANCY TEST (RAPID) 150 Immunochromatogrphy 10 ML URINE (STERILE CONTAINER) Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
300 URINE ROUTINE EXAMINATION (URINE R/E) 150 DIP STICK/ MICRO /SPECTROPHOTOMETRY 20 ML Urine (Mid Stream, URINE STERILE CONTAINER) Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
3 ml Serum And 24 Hrs Urine
301 Urine Sodium Excretion 24H urine 500 Spectrophotometry/ISE Daily 9:00 to
. No Preservative
16:00 Day,
Same
302 VDRL (VENERAL DISEASE RESEARCH LABORATORY) 500 Flocculation method 2 ML SERUM/CSF Daily 9:00 to
16:00
Same Day,
303 VITAMIN B12 1600 CHEMILUMINESCENCE 1.0 ML (0.5 ML) FASTING SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
304 VITAMIN B12 + FOLIC ACID (Macrocytic Anemia Panel) 3100 CHEMILUMINESCENCE 3.0 ML (2.0 ML) FASTING SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00
CHEMILUMINESCENT MICROPARTICLE Same Day,
1.5 ML
305 VITAMIN D (25- HYDROXY VITAMIN D3) 2400 IMMUNOASSAY, CMIA Daily 9:00 to
SERUM
16:00
Same Day,
306 VITAMIN PLUS (VITAMIN D(25-HYDROXY VITAMIN D3 )+ VITAMIN B12)
3000 Chemiluminescence 3.0ML FASTING SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
307 WIDAL AGGLUTINATION 450 Agglutination method 2 ML SERUM Daily 9:00 to
16:00 Day,
Same
308 Zn Stain 400 Microscopy Sample in sterile container Daily 9:00 to
16:00
ASTER ADVANCE HEALTH PACKAGE
CBC,ESR,FBS,HBA1C,LIPID PROFILE ,IRON PROFILE,LIVER Same Day,
309 FUNCTION TEST,KIDNEY FUNCTION TEST,FREE 5000 Health Package EDTA BLOOD,SERUM,URINE,PLASMA FLUORIDE Daily 9:00 to
THYROID,VITAMIN D,VITAMIN [Link] QUANTITATIVE,RA 16:00
FACTOR,URINE R/E,URIC ACID

ASTER LITE HEALTH PACKAGE Same Day,

310 CBC,FBS,LIPID PROFILE,LIVER FUNCTION TEST,KIDNEY 2000 Health Package EDTA BLOOD,SERUM,URINE,PLASMA FLUORIDE Daily 9:00 to
FUNCTION TEST,FREE THYROID PROFILE,URINE R/E 16:00

ASTER MINI HEALTH PACKAGE

Same Day,
CBC,ESR,FBS,LIPID PROFILE,LIVER FUNCTION TEST,KIDNEY
311 2500 Health Package EDTA BLOOD,SERUM,URINE,PLASMA FLUORIDE Daily 9:00 to
FUNCTION TEST,FREE THYROID PROFILE,HBA1C,URIC
16:00
ACID,CALCIUM,URINE R/E

ASTER PREMIUM HEALTH PACKAGE

Same Day,
CBC,ESR,FBS,HBA1C,LIPID PROFILE ,LIVER FUNCTION
312 4800 Health Package EDTA BLOOD,SERUM,URINE,PLASMA FLUORIDE Daily 9:00 to
TEST,KIDNEY FUNCTION TEST,FREE THYROID,VITAMIN
16:00
D,VITAMIN B12,CALCIUM,URIC ACID,URINE R/E

ASTER BASIC HEALTH PACKAGE

Same Day,
CBC,FBS,LIPID PROFILE ,LIVER FUNCTION TEST,KIDNEY
313 3500 Health Package EDTA BLOOD,SERUM,URINE,PLASMA FLUORIDE Daily 9:00 to
FUNCTION TEST,FREE THYROID,VITAMIN D,CALCIUM,URIC
16:00
ACID,URINE R/E

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ASTER HORMONAL PROFILE FEMALE Same Day,

314 LH,FSH,PROLACTIN,TESTOSTERONE TOTAL,DHEA-S,INSULIN 4000 Health Package SERUM Daily 9:00 to
FASTING,PROGESTERONE,ESTRADIOL(E2),TSH 16:00

ASTER HORMONAL PROFILE MALE Same Day,

315 LH,FSH,PROLACTIN,TESTOSTERONE 4000 Health Package SERUM Daily 9:00 to
TOTAL,SHBG,ESTRADIOL(E2),TSH 16:00

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