Routine Tests

Routine Tests

Complete list of routine laboratory investigations with sample requirements and turnaround time.

Test Name Sample Instruction Test TAT
Alanine Transaminase (ALT / SGPT)2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
Albumin2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
Albumin Creatinine Ratio (Urine)10 ml Spot UrineAfter 6 hrs
Alkaline Phosphatase2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST / SGOT)2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
Bilirubin – Total2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
Bilirubin (Total, Direct, Indirect)2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
Bilirubin – Direct2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
Blood Group & Rh Factor3 ml EDTA Blood (Serum desirable)After 6 hrs
Blood Sugar – Fasting (FBS)2 ml Fluoride Plasma (12 hrs fasting)After 6 hrs
Blood Sugar – Post Prandial (PPBS)2 ml Fluoride PlasmaAfter 6 hrs
Blood Sugar – Random (RBS)2 ml Fluoride PlasmaAfter 6 hrs
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
Bleeding Time / Clotting Time (BT/CT)BloodAfter 6 hrs
Calcium2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
Complete Blood Count (CBC)3 ml EDTA Whole BloodAfter 6 hrs
Chloride2 ml SerumAfter 4 hrs
Cholesterol – Direct HDL2 ml Serum (12–14 hrs fasting)After 6 hrs
Cholesterol – Direct LDL2 ml Serum (12–14 hrs fasting)After 6 hrs
Cholesterol – Total2 ml Serum (12–14 hrs fasting)After 6 hrs
Creatinine2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
Creatinine Clearance Test3 ml Serum & 10 ml UrineNext Day 10 am
Dengue NS1 ELISA2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
Dengue IgG ELISA2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
Dengue IgM ELISA2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
Dengue IgG / IgM Spot2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
Dengue NS1 Spot2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
Drugs of Abuse – 6 Panel5 ml Spot UrineAfter 6 hrs
Electrolytes (Serum)2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
ESR3 ml EDTA Whole BloodAfter 6 hrs
G6PD – Qualitative3 ml EDTA Whole BloodAfter 8 hrs
G6PD – Quantitative3 ml EDTA Whole BloodAfter 8 hrs
Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
Globulin2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
HBsAg Spot2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
HCV Spot2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
HIV Spot2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
Malaria Antigen3 ml EDTA Whole BloodAfter 6 hrs
Malarial Parasite3 ml EDTA Whole BloodAfter 6 hrs
Mantoux Test—2 Days
Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT)3 ml Platelet-Poor Citrate PlasmaAfter 6 hrs
Phosphorus2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
Potassium2 ml SerumAfter 4 hrs
Protein – Total2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
Prothrombin Time (PT)3 ml Platelet-Poor Citrate PlasmaAfter 6 hrs
Reticulocyte Count3 ml EDTA Whole BloodNext Day 10 am
Rheumatoid Factor (RA) – Qualitative2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
Sodium2 ml SerumAfter 4 hrs
Stool Routine20 g Stool in leak-proof containerAfter 6 hrs
Triglycerides2 ml Serum (12–14 hrs fasting)After 6 hrs
Uric Acid2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
Urine Pregnancy Test10 ml Morning UrineAfter 4 hrs
Urine Routine10 ml Morning UrineAfter 6 hrs
VDRL2 ml SerumAfter 6 hrs
Widal Test2 ml SerumNext Day 5 pm