Laboratory Section is a healthcare unit under the Ancillary Services Department providing a wide range of laboratory procedures that aid clinicians in diagnosing and treating diseases and managing patients. The section is manned by Medical Technologists trained to perform and analyze tests on samples of biological specimens collected from patients, such as blood, urine, stool, sputum, and other body fluids.
Hematology
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Platelet Count
- Coagulation Tests: Procedure for PT, aPTT, and other coagulation tests.
- Peripherals Blood Smear and Red Blood Indices
- Clotting time/Bleeding time
- Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Chemistry
- Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP): Procedure for analyzing electrolytes (Na+, K+, Ca++, Chloride), glucose, and other metabolites.
- Liver Function Tests (LFTs); SGPT, SGOT, Alkaline Phosphatase, Bilirubin
- Kidney Function Tests (Creatinine, BUN, Albumin, Phosphorus)
- Lipoproteins: Lipid Profile
- Glycosylated hemoglobin
Microbiology
- Culturing Bacteria and Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing: Culture and Sensitivity
- Gram Staining, AFB Staining, Wet Smear, KOH
Clinical Microscopy
- Urinalysis
- Fecalysis
- Sperm Analysis
- Ketone
- Pregnancy Test (Urine/Serum)
- Fecal Occult Blood
Immunology/Serology
- Biopsy
- Cytology/Pap’s Smear
- Frozen Section
Histopathology
- Biopsy
- Cytology/Pap’s Smear
- Frozen Section
Newborn Screening
- Biopsy
- Cytology/Pap’s Smear
- Frozen Section
No appointment required
Non-fasting Lipid profile
Please follow FASTING REQUIREMENTS for examinations that need fasting:
FBS ONLY: 8 HOURS FASTING
LIPID ONLY: 10-12 HOURS FASTING
FBS & LIPID: 10 HOURS FASTING
CUT-OFF FOR EXTRACTION FOR
FASTING: 10:00 A.M.
Operating Hours
Monday to Sunday: 24/7 Operation
No appointment required.
Lipid Profile
Non-fasting option available.
Fasting Guidelines
FBS Only: 8 hours fasting
Lipid Only: 10-12 hours fasting
FBS & Lipid: 10 hours fasting
Cut-off Time
Blood extraction for fasting tests ends at 10:00AM