Special Chemistry Tests

Special chemistry tests are laboratory analyses that measure specific substances or chemicals in a patient’s blood or other bodily fluids. These tests are more specialized than routine chemistry tests and are often used to diagnose and monitor complex medical conditions or diseases.

Some examples of special chemistry tests include thyroid function tests, cancer marker tests, and drug monitoring tests. Thyroid function tests measure the levels of hormones produced by the thyroid gland, which can provide important information about thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Cancer marker tests measure the levels of certain substances in the blood that may indicate the presence of cancer, and can be used to screen for and monitor various types of cancer. Drug monitoring tests measure the levels of medications or drugs in a patient’s blood, which can help healthcare providers adjust dosages and ensure that patients are receiving the correct treatment.

Special chemistry tests require highly specialized equipment and skilled laboratory professionals, including medical technologists and clinical chemists, who have specialized training in the analysis and interpretation of complex chemical data. These professionals work closely with healthcare providers to ensure that patients receive the most accurate and timely test results possible.

Overall, special chemistry tests play a critical role in the diagnosis and management of complex medical conditions and diseases. By measuring specific substances in a patient’s blood or other bodily fluids, these tests can provide important insights into a patient’s health and help guide treatment decisions.

Special Chemistry Tests at Diascient Labs

Test DescriptionRequired SamplePerforming DaysReporting Time
17 Hydroxy ProgesteroneClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 5 days
ACTHEDTA 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 5 days
Alpha Fetoprotien (AFP)Clot or serum 2-3 mlAfter Next dayNext day
ANA ScreenigClot or serum 2-3 ml in yellow top tubeEvery daySame day
Anti Cardiolipin IgG,IgMClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 5 days
Anti Cardiolipin IgGClot or serum 2-3 ml in yellow top tubeWednesday        (Sample before 2 PM)After 5 days
Anti Cardiolipin IgMClot or serum 2-3 ml in yellow top tubeWednesday        (Sample before 2 PM)After 5 days
Anti CCPClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
Anti Gliadin IgA,igg,igmClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
Vitamin-B12Clot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
Beta HCGClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter Next day
c&p ANCAClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter Next day
CA 125Clot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 2 days
CA-15.3Clot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
CA-19-9Clot or serum 2-3 ml in yellow top tubeEvery dayAfter 1 weak
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)Clot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 5 days
CeruloplasminClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 5 days
c-ANCA(Anti proteinase-3)Clot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 5 days
CEAClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 5 days
CortisolClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 2  days
C-PeptideClot or serum 3-5 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
D-DimerBlood in Sodium CitrateEvery dayAfter 3 days
Dengue Virus IgG,IgMClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
Dengue Virus NS-1Clot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
EstradiolClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
FerritinClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter Next day
Folic AcidClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 3 dayS
FSHClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 1 dayS
FT3Clot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayNext day
FT4Clot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayNext day
Growth HormoneClot or serum 2-3 ml in yellow top tubeEvery dayAfter 3 days
HBsAg ElisaClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery daySame day
HCV ElisaClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery daySame day
HbA1C (Glycosylated Hb)3cc EDTA bloodEvery daySame day
HBeAgClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
Hb-Electrophoresis3cc EDTA bloodEvery dayAfter 10 days
HBsAgClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
Hep A  IgGClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
Hep A  IgMClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
Herpes (IgG) I & II IgGClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter Next day
HERPES (IgG) I & II IgMClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 5 days
HIV I/II AntibodyClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
H. Pylori igg.igm (Elisa)Clot or serum 2-3 mlEvery ThursdayAfter 3 days
HomocystineClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 5  days
IgE TotalClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 5 days
IgAClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
IgGClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
IgMClot or serum 2-4 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
Immunotyping,serumClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter Next day
Inhibit BClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter Next day
InsulinClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
LHClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery daySame day
Mono spot (infectious Mono)Clot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
MycodotClot or serum 2-43 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
Neonatal TSHClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter Next day
p-ANCA (Anti MPO)Clot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 5 days
PARATHYROID Hormone3 – 5 CC WHOLE blood in Purple
top tube
Every dayAfter 3 days
PhenotoinClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 5 days
ProlactinClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter Next day
Provirus B19 antibody IgGClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery day
After 5 days
provirus B19 antibody IgMClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 5 days
PTH-IntactClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
RPR with TiterClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter Next day
Rubella IgGClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery daySame day
Rubella IgMClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
Serum Protein-ElectophoresisClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
Sex Hormones Binding GlobulineClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter Next day
Stone AnylsisStoneEvery dayAfter Next day
T3Clot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayNext  day
T4Clot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayNext  day
TestosteroneClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter Next day
ThyroglobulinClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter Next day
Thyroglobuline,Tumor markerClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 5 days
Thyroid Function Tests
(T3, T4, TSH )
Clot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter Next day
Thyroid uptakeClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter Next day
Torch Profile
(ToxoM, RubelaM, CMVM, HSV)
Clot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
Toxoplasma IgGClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
Toxoplasma IgMClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 3 days
TPHAClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter Next day
Troponin IClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery daySame day
Troponin T3cc EDTA bloodEvery daySame day
TSHClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter Next day
Typhoid IgG AntibodyClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter Next day
Typhoid IgM AntibodyClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter Next day
Urinary Beta-2-microglobulineClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter Next day
Urine-protein-ElectrophoresisClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter 10 days
Valporic AcidClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter  Next day
VancomycinClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter  Next day
Vitamin DClot or serum 2-3 mlEvery dayAfter  Next day
Special Chemistry Tests at Diascient Labs