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Tacrolimus, Blood

Test Code: 6149 CPT Code: 80197
Specimen Type: Whole blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated/ frozen condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Grosshemolysis/ clot
Methodology: ECLIA
Special Requirements: The sample should be collected 12 hours after last dose of the drug and immediately prior to the next dose or as directed by the physician.
Clinical Significance:

Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressive drug which has been shown to be effective in the treatment of rejection following transplantation. This assay aids in monitoring whole blood tacrolimus concentration during therapy, adjusting dose to optimize immunosuppression while minimizing toxicity, and evaluating patient compliance.

Run Day: Tue, Thurs, Sat
Reporting Day: Next day

TB PCR, Mycoreal

Test Code: 6952 CPT Code: 87556
Specimen Type: Sputum/ BAL/ urine/ FNAC/ ascitic fluid/ pleural fluid/ CSF/ tissue in sterile normal saline/ bone marrow-EDTA/ paraffin block (swabs not accepted)
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL
Transport Condition: Refrigerated condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Received room temperature
Methodology: PCR
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

This is an amplification method for detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex nucleic acid in the raw specimens. It aids in rapid diagnosis and treatment of a possible tuberculosis infection. A negative result does not rule out disease. Results should be supported by additional alternate testing.

Run Day: Sat, Tue
Reporting Day: 2nd day

Testes, Needle Biopsy

Test Code: 1369 CPT Code: 88307
Specimen Type: Tissue
Sample Volume: Specimen in 10% buffered formalin
Transport Condition: Room temperature
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Received frozen
Methodology: Microscopy
Special Requirements: Clinical history and sample site are essential
Clinical Significance:

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

Run Day: Daily, except Fri
Reporting Day: 4th day

Testes, Orchidectomy for Non-Neoplastic Conditions

Test Code: 1387 CPT Code: 88302
Specimen Type: Tissue
Sample Volume: Specimen in 10% buffered formalin
Transport Condition: Room temperature
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Received frozen
Methodology: Microscopy
Special Requirements: Clinical history and sample site are essential
Clinical Significance:

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

Run Day: Daily, except Fri
Reporting Day: 4th day

Testes, Orchidectomy for Tumor

Test Code: 1438 CPT Code: 88309
Specimen Type: Tissue
Sample Volume: Specimen in 10% buffered formalin
Transport Condition: Room temperature
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Received frozen
Methodology: Microscopy
Special Requirements: Clinical history and sample site are essential
Clinical Significance:

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

Run Day: Daily, except Fri
Reporting Day: 4th day

Testosterone, Free, Serum

Test Code: 475 CPT Code: 84402
Specimen Type: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube. Wrap tube in aluminum foil to protect from light. Age & gender tobe mentioned. Sample to be drawn in the morning hrs.
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0 mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Serum separator tube/grossly hemolysed
Methodology: Radio Immunoassay
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

Helpful in assessing testicular function in males and managing hirsuitsm & virilization in females.

Run Day: Sunday
Reporting Day: Same day

Testosterone, Total, Serum

Test Code: 490 CPT Code: 84403
Specimen Type: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated/ frozen condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis
Methodology: ECLIA
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

Helpful in assessing testicular function and in managing hirsutism, virilization in females and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Run Day: Sun, Wed
Reporting Day: Same day

Tetrahydrocannabinol, Urine

Test Code: 6957 CPT Code: 80101
Specimen Type: Urine in sterile leak proof container
Sample Volume: 10 mL
Transport Condition: Room temperature
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Urine with preservative
Methodology: Flowchromatographic Immunoassay
Special Requirements: For screening purpose only
Clinical Significance:

Drug of abuse

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: 3rd day

Thalassemia Alpha, Line Probe Assay

Test Code: 13118 CPT Code: 81257
Specimen Type: Whole blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Sample Volume: 4 mL
Transport Condition: Refrigerated condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Moderately to severely clotted
Methodology: ARMS PCR and Line Probe Assay
Special Requirements:
Clinical Significance:

This assay is used, as a follow up testing to an abnormal hemoglobin HPLC/ electrophoresis, for elucidating ? thalassemia genotypes. Amplified DNA from the ? thalassemia patient samples are probed for mutations using a line probe assay. Genetic abnormalities specific for ? thalassemia like 3.7 single gene deletion, 2 IVS1 (-5nt) mutation, etc can be detected by using an Amplification refractory mutation system (ARMS) PCR.

Run Day: Mon
Reporting Day: 2nd day

Thalassemia, Beta, Line Probe Assay

Test Code: 13117 CPT Code: 81404
Specimen Type: Whole blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Sample Volume: 4 mL
Transport Condition: Refrigerated condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Moderately to severely clotted
Methodology: ARMS PCR and Line Probe Assay
Special Requirements:
Clinical Significance:

This assay is used, as a follow up testing to an abnormal hemoglobin HPLC/ electrophoresis, for elucidating beta thalassemia genotypes. Amplified DNA from the beta thalassemia patient samples are probed for Mutations using a line probe assay.Beta thalassemia specific wild type genes and mutant genes are detected using an Amplification refractory mutation system
(ARMS) PCR.

Run Day: Mon
Reporting Day: 2nd day

Thrombin Time (TT), Plasma

Test Code: 6910 CPT Code: 85670
Specimen Type: Citrated plasma [Whole blood in blue-top (sodium citrate) tube]
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0mL - min)
Transport Condition: Frozen condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis
Methodology: Clot Detection
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

A screening test for conditions that can interfere with the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: Same day

Thrombochek Panel (Protein C, Protein S, Lupus Antigoagulent, Antiphospholipid Antibodies, Serum Homocystein, Anti Thrombin III Activity) {To be ordered with factor V leiden (#1254) which will be charged separately}

Test Code: 6880 CPT Code: Use individual CPTCodes
Specimen Type: Citrated Plasma :Whole blood in blue top (sodium citrate) tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, serum in yellow-top tube
Sample Volume: Citrate tube 2 in number 2.0 mL in each tube, serum: 5.0 mL , EDTA tube 3 ml
Transport Condition: Frozen condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis
Methodology: Immunoassay
Special Requirements: Clinical history is essential
Clinical Significance:

See individual assays

Run Day: Wed, Sat
Reporting Day: 5th day

Thrombophilia Panel (Confirmatory Tests) (Fibrinogen, Factor VIII Activity, Protein C, Protein S, Antithrombin Activity, Lupus Anticoagulant, Cardiolipin Antibodies, Factor V Leiden Mutation, Prothrombin Gene Mutation and MTHFR Gene Mutation)

Test Code: 6935 CPT Code: Use individual CPTCodes
Specimen Type: Fasting citrated plasma in blue- top tubes, serum in yellow-top tube and whole blood in lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Please provide 3 separate plasma citrate aliquot.
Sample Volume: Citrate tube 2 in number 2.0 mL in each tube, serum: 5.0 mL , EDTA tube 3 ml
Transport Condition: Frozen condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Grosshemolysis(serum), clot (for edta and citrate)
Methodology: Clotting / Enzyme Immunoassay/ Real Time PCR
Special Requirements: Clinical history is essential
Clinical Significance:

Confirms cause of thrombophilia.

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: 14th day

Thymus gland, Thymectomy

Test Code: 1409 CPT Code: 88307
Specimen Type: Tissue
Sample Volume: Specimen in 10% buffered formalin
Transport Condition: Room temperature
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Received frozen
Methodology: Microscopy
Special Requirements: Clinical history and sample site are essential
Clinical Significance:

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

Run Day: Daily, except Fri
Reporting Day: 4th day

Thyroid Gland, Thyroidectomy

Test Code: 1410 CPT Code: 88307
Specimen Type: Tissue
Sample Volume: Specimen in 10% buffered formalin
Transport Condition: Room temperature
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Received frozen
Methodology: Microscopy
Special Requirements: Clinical history and sample site are essential
Clinical Significance:

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

Run Day: Daily, except Fri
Reporting Day: 4th day

Thyroid Profile (T3, T4, TSH)

Test Code: 497 CPT Code: Use individual CPTCodes
Specimen Type: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0 mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated/ frozen condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis
Methodology: Immunoassay
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

For diagnosis of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: Same day

Thyroid Profile, Free (TSH, FT4, FT3)

Test Code: 6257 CPT Code: Use individual CPTCodes
Specimen Type: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0 mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated/ frozen condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis
Methodology: Immunoassay
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

For diagnosis of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: Same day

Thyroid Screening (FT4, TSH)

Test Code: 6256 CPT Code: Use individual CPTCodes
Specimen Type: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0 mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated/ frozen condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis
Methodology: Immunoassay
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

Screening test for hypo/ hyperthyroidism

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: Same day

Thyroxine Binding Globulin (TBG), Serum

Test Code: 4730 CPT Code: 84442
Specimen Type: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated/ frozen condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis
Methodology: ECLIA
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

The measurement of TBG can be used to establish the presence of TBG deficiency or excess suggested by abnormal total serum T4 and T3 concentrations in presence of normal free levels of
these hormones. Definitive documentation of a TBG derangement may avoid unnecessary diagnostic procedures and therapy
in individuals with harmless congenital TBG anomalies.

Run Day: Tue, Thurs
Reporting Day: 2nd day

Tissue Transglutaminase Antibodies, IgA, Serum

Test Code: 6867 CPT Code: 83520
Specimen Type: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis
Methodology: Immunoassay
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

Tissue transglutaminase Antibodies, IgA, is useful in diagnosing gluten-sensitive enteropathies, such as celiac sprue disease, and an associated skin condition, dermatitis herpetiformis.

Run Day: Mon
Reporting Day: Next day

Tissue Transglutaminase Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Test Code: 7152 CPT Code: 83520
Specimen Type: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis
Methodology: Immunoassay
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

Tissue transglutaminase Antibodies, IgG, is useful in diagnosing gluten-sensitive enteropathies, such as celiac sprue disease, and an associated skin condition, dermatitis herpetiformis in patients who are IgA deficient.

Run Day: Sun
Reporting Day: Next day

Tonsil, Both

Test Code: 6280 CPT Code: 88304
Specimen Type: Tissue
Sample Volume: Specimen in 10% buffered formalin
Transport Condition: Room temperature
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Autolyzed Tissue
Methodology: Microscopy
Special Requirements: Clinical history and sample site are essential
Clinical Significance:

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: 4th day

Tonsil, with Adenoid

Test Code: 6281 CPT Code: 88304
Specimen Type: Tissue
Sample Volume: Specimen in 10% buffered formalin
Transport Condition: Room temperature
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Autolyzed Tissue
Methodology: Microscopy
Special Requirements: Clinical history and sample site are essential
Clinical Significance:

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: 4th day

Torch Profile (CMV, HSV, Toxo, Rub Antibodies), IgM

Test Code: 1171 CPT Code: Use individual CPTCodes
Specimen Type: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0 mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis
Methodology: Immunoassay
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

This panel tests for the common agents causing uterine infection leading to recurrent abortions and transmission from the pregnant woman to the fetus.
This assay panel is useful in the indication of recently acquired congenital infection with toxoplasma, rubella, CMV & herpes viruses.

Run Day: Sat, Tue & Thurs
Reporting Day: Same day

Torch Profile (CMV, HSV, Toxo, Rub Antibodies), IgG

Test Code: 500 CPT Code: Use individual CPTCodes
Specimen Type: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0 mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated/ frozen condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis
Methodology: Immunoassay
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

This panel tests for the common agents causing uterine infection leading to recurrent abortions and transmission from the pregnant woman to the fetus. This assay is useful in the indication of past or recent infection with toxoplasma, rubella, CMV & herpes viruses in individuals > 6 months of age.

Run Day: Sat, Tue & Thurs
Reporting Day: Same day

Total Bile Acids (TBA), Serum

Test Code: 6932 CPT Code: 82239
Specimen Type: Serum (yellow-top tube)
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis
Methodology: Immunoassay
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

Bile acids can serve as a marker for liver function. An increases in serum bile acids are seen in patients with acute hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and hepatic malignancies.

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: Same day

Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC), Serum

Test Code: 301 CPT Code: 83550
Specimen Type: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis
Methodology: Calculated
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

Serum iron quantification is useful in confirming the diagnosis of iron-deficiency anemia or hemochromatosis. The measurement of total iron binding may facilitate the clinician to distinguish between low serum iron levels caused by iron deficiency and those related to inflammatory/ neoplastic conditions. TIBC
measures the amount of iron that would appear in blood if all the transferrin were saturated with iron. It is an indirect measurement of transferrin concentrations but expressed as an iron measurement. To obtain the percent saturation, the serum iron is divided by the TIBC which gives the actual amount of saturated transferrin. The percent saturation is low in iron deficiency and high in iron storage diseases.

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: Same day

Total Protein, Serum

Test Code: 1088 CPT Code: 84155
Specimen Type: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis
Methodology: Spectrophotometry
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

The total serum protein level is the sum of all circulating proteins in the blood. Serum total protein measurements are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of diseases involving liver, kidney, bone marrow as well as other metabolic and nutritional disorders.

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: Same day

Total Protein, Urine, Random

Test Code: 4000 CPT Code: 84156
Specimen Type: Urine in sterile leak proof container
Sample Volume: 10 mL
Transport Condition: Refrigerated condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Acid-preserved urine
Methodology: Spectrophotometry
Special Requirements: Mid stream urine to be collected from patient
Clinical Significance:

Proteinuria is characteristic of renal disease and concentrations may be increased with diabetes, hypertension, nephrotic syndrome, drug nephrotoxicity etc.

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: Same day

Total T3 (TT3), Serum

Test Code: 488 CPT Code: 84480
Specimen Type: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated/ frozen condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis
Methodology: ECLIA
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

For diagnosis of T3 thyrotoxicosis.

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: Same day

Total T4 (TT4), Serum

Test Code: 489 CPT Code: 84436
Specimen Type: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated/ frozen condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis
Methodology: ECLIA
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

For diagnosis of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: Same day

Toxoplasma Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Test Code: 385 CPT Code: 86777
Specimen Type: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated/ frozen condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis
Methodology: Immunoassay
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

For detection of chronic toxoplasma infection

Run Day: Sat, Tue & Thurs
Reporting Day: Same day

Toxoplasma Antibodies, IgM, Serum

Test Code: 384 CPT Code: 86778
Specimen Type: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated/ frozen condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis
Methodology: Immunoassay
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

For detection of acute toxoplasma infection

Run Day: Sat, Tue & Thurs
Reporting Day: Same day

Toxoplasma IgG Avidity, Serum

Test Code: 17034 CPT Code: 86777
Specimen Type: Serum (yellow-top tube)
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Grosshemolysis and hyperlipemic
Methodology: Enzyme immunoassay
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular protozoan parasite that is capable of infecting a variety of intermediate hosts including humans. This assay is useful for determining whether a patient has had previous exposure to or recent infection with Toxoplasma gondii.

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: 4th day

Transferrin, Serum

Test Code: 6846 CPT Code: 84466
Specimen Type: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis, hyperlipemic
Methodology: Immunoturbidometry
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

Transferrin concentration reflects the total iron binding capacity (TIBC) and is used as an indicator of iron metabolism.

Run Day: Mon, Wed, Fri
Reporting Day: Next day

Treponema Pallidum Haemagglutination (TPHA) for Syphilis

Test Code: 381 CPT Code: 86780
Specimen Type: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0mL - min)
Transport Condition: Room temperature/ refrigerated condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Grosshemolysis and hyperlipemic
Methodology: Agglutination
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

Treponema pallidum Hemagglutination Assay (TPHA) is a treponemal test for the serologic diagnosis of syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by a spirochetes, Treponema pallidum.
Based on the principle of passive haemagglutination, this test detects anti-treponemal Antibodies (IgG and IgM antibodies) in serum or CSF. TPHA is used as a confirmatory test for the diagnosis of syphylis.

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: Same day

Trichomonas, Urine

Test Code: 433 CPT Code: 87660
Specimen Type: Urine in sterile leak proof container
Sample Volume: 10 mL
Transport Condition: Room temperature
Specimen Rejection Criteria: NA
Methodology: Microscopy
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

Trichomonas vaginalis is not part of the normal flora of the genital tract and is considered a pathogen when detected. Its identification is important for the diagnosis and treatment of trichomoniasis.

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: Same day

Triglycerides, Serum

Test Code: 315 CPT Code: 84478
Specimen Type: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Grosshemolysis and plasma
Methodology: Spectrophotometry
Special Requirements: Testing is recommended after 9-12 hour fasting sample and avoiding alcohol for 24 hours before the test. However, follow the instructions in case the physician likes the test to be done without fasting
Clinical Significance:

Serum triglyceride analysis is useful in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus, nephrosis, liver obstruction, other diseases involving lipid metabolism, and various endocrine disorders. In conjunction with high density lipoprotein and total serum cholesterol, triglyceride determination provides valuable information for the assessment of coronary heart disease risk.

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: Same day

Troponin I, Serum

Test Code: 316 CPT Code: 84484
Specimen Type: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated/ frozen condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis
Methodology: ECLIA
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

Troponin consists of 3 subunits (C, T, and I). Cardiac Troponin I (cTnI) is the only troponin isotope present in the myocardium and is not expressed during any developmental stage in skeletal muscle. Troponin I is released into the bloodstream within hours of the onset of symptoms of myocardial infarction or ischemic damage. It can be detected at 3 to 6 hours following onset of chest pain with peak concentrations at 12 to 16 hours, and remains elevated for 5 to 9 days. cTnI can be used to unmask elevations of cardiac troponin T (cTnT) due to skeletal muscle disease, in which case it will be normal. Positive troponin result may also be found in,
but not limited to, myocarditis, cardiac surgery, angina, unstable angina, congestive heart failure, and noncardiac-related causes, such as, renal failure and pulmonary embolism.

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: Same day

Troponin T, POCT

Test Code: 5786 CPT Code: 84484
Specimen Type: Heparinized venous whole blood in a green- top (heparin) tube
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0mL - min)
Transport Condition: Room temperature
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube, plasma
Methodology: POCT
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

For differential diagnosis of Chest pain

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: Same day

Troponin T, Serum

Test Code: 6912 CPT Code: 84484
Specimen Type: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis
Methodology: ECLIA
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

Troponin T is a myofibrillar protein found in striated musculature. It becomes elevated 2 to 4 hours after the onset of
myocardial necrosis, and can remain elevated for up to 14 days. Patients with low level elevations of troponin T and diagnostic uncertainty for acute coronary syndrome should be evaluated by repeat measurements at 3 and 6 hours. Elevations in troponin
T are also seen in patients with unstable angina. Many other disease states are associated with elevations of troponin T, such as trauma (eg, contusion, ablation, or pacing), congestive heart failure, hypertension, hypotension (often with arrhythmias), pulmonary embolism, renal failure, and myocarditis.

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: Same day

Tryptase, Serum

Test Code: 7143 CPT Code: 83520
Specimen Type: Serum (yellow-top tube)
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis
Methodology: Nephelometry
Special Requirements: Clinical history is essential
Clinical Significance:

Tryptase concentration are increased in immediate hypersensitivity reaction (anaphylaxis), acute allergen challenge, and mastocytosis

Run Day: Thurs
Reporting Day: Next day

TSH Receptor Antibodies, Serum

Test Code: 6852 CPT Code: 83520
Specimen Type: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube
Sample Volume: 3.0 mL (1.0mL - min)
Transport Condition: Refrigerated/ frozen condition
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Grosshemolysis and hyperlipemic
Methodology: Immunoassay
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

Patients with autoimmune thyroid disease (ATD) can develop autoantibodies to TSH. TSH Antibodies interferes with TSH measurement. This test aids in resolving disparate laboratory and clinical findings.

Run Day: Mon, Thurs
Reporting Day: Next day

TUR, Bladder

Test Code: 6282 CPT Code: 88307
Specimen Type: Tissue
Sample Volume: Specimen in 10% buffered formalin
Transport Condition: Room temperature
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Autolyzed Tissue
Methodology: Microscopy
Special Requirements: Clinical history and sample site are essential
Clinical Significance:

The nature of possible underlying disease can be ruled out/confirmed through histopathological examination.

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: 4th day

Typhoid Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Test Code: 3993 CPT Code: 86768
Specimen Type: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube
Sample Volume: 1mL
Transport Condition: Room temperature
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis
Methodology: Immunoassay
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

For screening and prognosis of typhoid infections.

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: 3rd day

Typhoid Antibodies, IgM, Serum

Test Code: 3994 CPT Code: 86768
Specimen Type: Serum collected in a yellow-top tube
Sample Volume: 1mL
Transport Condition: Room temperature
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis
Methodology: Immunoassay
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

For screening of typhoid infections.

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: 3rd day

Tzanck Smear

Test Code: 3627 CPT Code: 88313
Specimen Type: Ulcer base, vesicles, blisters
Sample Volume: Smear preparation
Transport Condition: Room temperature
Specimen Rejection Criteria: Nil
Methodology:
Special Requirements: No special precautions needed
Clinical Significance:

The Tzanck smear is an important diagnostic tool in the evaluation of vescicular diseases. It is most commonly used to distinguish viral diseases, such as herpes simplex, varicella, and herpes zoster, from non-viral disorders. It is important to note that Tzanck smears from vesicles of vaccinia and smallpox do not demonstrate multinucleated giant cells.

Run Day: Daily
Reporting Day: 2nd day