For general pre-analytical requirements applicable to the Pathology Department, please refer to this page.

For Chemical Pathology-specific requirements and considerations, please refer to the following topics:

• Requests for Investigation

• Packing and Transport of Specimens

• Urgent Requests

• Special Specimen Collection & Handling

• Minimum Retesting Intervals

• Add-on Tests

• Lab Turn-Around-Time (LTAT)

• Factors That May Affect Test Performance and Result Interpretation