Field

Other biochemistry and Endocrine tests/Tumor markers

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Requirements

Special Requirements

1. Collect Urine to the given collection bottle by lab with added preservatives supplied by the laboratory and DO NOT WASH OR DISCARD PRESERVATIVES IN THE BOTTLE.

2. Collect 24 hours of Urine samples according to the following instructions.
a. Discard the first-morning sample and note the time.
b. Collect all Urine passed from then onwards into the collecting bottle provided by the laboratory.
c. All Urine passed for 24 hours from the time of first collection should be sent to the laboratory as soon as possible (If there is a delay, the bottle should be refrigerated)

3. IMPORTANT: - The following will affect the investigations.
a.Drugs to be avoided 3 days prior to the test- Aminosalicylic Acid, Aspirin, Imipramine, MAO Inhibitors, Mephenesin, Methocarbamol, Nalidixic Acid, Norepinephrine, Oxytetracycline, Chlorpromazine, Clofibrate, Glyceryl Guaiacolate, PSP, Penicillin, Phenazopyridine, Reserpine, Sulfa Drugs, Epinephrine, Insulin, Morphine

4. The patient should abstain from consuming Bananas, Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, and Tea 3 Days prior to collection of Urine.
a. The following may affect the investigations:-

* Excessive Physical activity

* Stressful Situations

TAT

12 hours