1. Insufficient sample volume.
Do not reject the sample.
Perform as many examinations as possible as per priority. Priority of testing will be decided by the laboratory incharge or consultant.
Inform the customer.
Enter remarks of insufficient volume in the report .
All pediatric samples with insufficient volume will be received by the laboratory.
2. Hemolyzed sample.
Do not analyze SGOT, SGPT, LDH, Potassium, Bilirubin, Ammonia, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit from hemolyzed samples.
From a less hemolyzed sample Glucose, Cholesterol, Uric acid, Urea, Creatinine, Albumin, Alkaline phosphatase, Total protein, UIBC, Sodium, Calcium can be performed.
Take the decision of which parameters can be analyzed from this sample.
Enter remarks of Hemolyzed samples in the report.
3. If blood is collected in EDTA Vacutainer Bilirubin, Cholesterol, Triglyceride, ALT, AST, Creatinine, Urea can be performed. However it is unsuitable for Coagulation study,Enzyme assay, Hormonal assay & electrolyte analysis or methods that require electrolyte or metallic cofactors.