USAGE:

1. General biochemistry

2. TDM

3. Serology

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Correct fill volume is required

2. Specimen shall be centrifuge 30 minutes after blood collection to avoid post clotting (build up fibrin) and contaminate laboratory instrument/erroneous test result

USAGE:

1. General biochemistry, 

2. Hormones

3. Serology

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Correct fill volume is required

2. Specimen shall be centrifuge 30 minutes after blood collection to avoid post clotting (build up fibrin) and contaminate laboratory instrument/erroneous test result

USAGE:

1. FBC

2. PBF

3. ESR

4. HbA1c

5. IPTH

6. Blood DNA

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Correct fill volume is required to ensure correct ratio of EDTA to blood

2. Invert 8-10 times to mix the EDTA  (function as the anti-coagulation) present in the tube and preventing clotted sample 

USAGE:

1. Blood Glucose

2. Serum Lactate

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Contain anticoagulant and antiglycolytic

2. Invert 5-10 times to ensure a proper mix of blood and additive

USAGE:

1. Coagulation Test

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Fill up to the mark

2. Invert multiple times

USAGE:

1. Cytogenetic Test (peripheral blood)

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. This tube is provided upon request from the lab 

USAGE:

1. Cytogenetic Test (bone marrow aspirates)

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. This tube is provided upon request from the lab

USAGE:

1. FBC

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Invert multiple times to prevent clot

USAGE:

1. Coagulation test

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Invert multiple times to prevent clot

USAGE:

1. Blood C&S Aerobe & Anaerobe

SPECIAL INSTGRUCTIONS:

1. Aseptic technique required

2. Minimum sample volume of 10 mls required to ensure growth if present

USAGE:

1. Blood C&S for pediatric patients

SPECIAL INSTGRUCTIONS:

1. Aseptic technique required

2. Minimum sample volume of 1 ml required to ensure growth if present

USAGE:

1. Blood C&S for fungal growth

SPECIAL INSTGRUCTIONS:

1. Aseptic technique required

2. Minimum sample volume of 10 mls required to ensure growth if present

USAGE:

1. CSF

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Aseptic technique required to prevent contamination

USAGE:

1. Urine FEME

2. Body Fluid Biochemistry

3. Other sterile / non sterile specimens eg: biopsy, HPE

SPECIAL INSTGRUCTIONS:

1. Ensure the container is tightly secured to prevent leakage, spillage and contamination from other elements

USAGE:

1. Urine sample for C&S

SPECIAL INSTGRUCTIONS:

1. Clean the are

2. Mid stream urine

3. Contain boric acid as the preservative

USAGE:

1. Sputum AFB

2. Sputum C&S

SPECIAL INSTGRUCTIONS:

1. Sputum inducing technique to be taught to patient prior sampling

2. Saliva is not acceptable

USAGE:

1. Stool samples, Stool C&S

SPECIAL INSTGRUCTIONS:

1. Ensure the container is tightly sealed following sampling

USAGE:

1. Blood Gas

SPECIAL INSTGRUCTIONS:

1. Syringe must first be heparinized to prevent clot.

2. Sample must be sent immediately to the lab in the ice slurry to ensure accuracy

USAGE:

1. For 24-hour urine collection

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. This container is provided upon request

2. Please follow this guide for proper 24-hour urine collection

USAGE:

1. IEM screening

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. This paper is provided upon request

2. Please follow this guide for DBS collection

USAGE:

1. General swab for respiratory specimen. and HPV PCR

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Ensure adequate contact time to collect sufficient material.

2. Immediately place the swab into the appropriate transport medium or container as recommended for the specific test. 

USAGE:

1. For QIASTAT Molecular Test (respiratory sample)

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Avoid traumatic sampling & do not put swab with blood inside UTM( RBC is known inhibitor for gene amplication). Please request new swab from the lab

2. Keep sample in chilled condition ( 2 - 8° C )

USAGE:

1. Viral Molecular Testing (PCR)

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Keep sample in chilled condition ( 2 - 8° C )