Profile Parameters

*TT = Turnaround time. This is the time from when the specimen is received in the lab, till the time the results are available.

Regarding clinical information it is understood that all relevant clinical information would be forwarded on the request forms, and the section below only refers to other mandatory information that if not found will effect turn-around times.

Tube Colour Codes:

   SST
   Edta
   Glucose
Green
Note: This test directory list is non-exhaustive and if you require any test not listed below, please contact CPS laboratory directly - +971 4 3406766 or +971 4 3407866

Disease Management Profiles Parameters Container Tube colour Clinical Information
Anaemia Profile Complete Blood Count (CBC) with differentiatial 4ml edta    
  Peripheral Smear as above as above  
  Reticulocytes as above as above  
  Hb Electrophoresis as above as abpve  
  Iron 3-5ml clotted blood    
  Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) as above as above  
  Ferritin as above as above  
  Folic Acid as above as above  
  Vitamin B12 as above as above  
Ante Natal Profile Complete Blood Count (CBC) with differentiatial 4ml edta    
  Bloodgroup/Rh as above as above  
  VDRL 3-5ml clotted blood    
  HBsAg as above as above  
  Torch screen as above as above  
  Glucose, random 2-3ml fluoride    
Bone Profile Calcium, serum 3-5ml clotted blood    
  Phophorous, serum as above as above  
  Alkaline phosphatase as above as above  
Cardiac Enzyme Profile CK Creatinine (Phosphokinase) (CPK) 3-5ml clotted blood   Marked urgent specimen
  SGOT as above    
  LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase) as above as above  
  Troponin I 6ml heparin    
Coronary Heart Disease Profile Cholesterol, Total 3-5ml clotted blood   Fasting
  Triglycerides as above as above  
  H.D.L. Cholesterol as above as above  
  LDL Cholesterol as above as above  
  VLDL as above as above  
  HDL/LDL ratio as above as above  
  Glucose, Fasting 2-3ml fluoride    
Coronary Heart Disease Profile Executive Cholesterol, Total 3-5ml clotted blood   Fasting
  Triglycerides as above as above  
  H.D.L. Cholesterol as above as above  
  LDL Cholesterol as above as above  
  VLDL as above as above  
  HDL/LDL ratio as above as above  
  Ultra Sensitive CRP as above as above  
  Glucose, Fasting 2-3ml fluoride    
Diabetic Profile Glucose, Fasting 2-3ml fluoride   Fasting
  Glucose, 2 hrs as above as above  
  HBA1C 4ml edta    
  Microalbumin urine Random or 24h urine Urine Container  
Downs Syndrome Screen Alpha Fetoprotein, serum 3-5ml clotted blood   Record weeks pregnant
  HCG Total as above as above Complete CPS Down's form
  Estriol, unconjugated as above as above  
Executive Profile- Female Fasting Glucose 2-3ml fluoride   Fasting
  Cholesterol, Total 3-5ml clotted blood   Record LMP
  Triglycerides as above as above Record related medication
  H.D.L. Cholesterol as above as above  
  LDL Cholesterol as above as above  
  VLDL as above as above  
  HDL/LDL ratio as above as above  
  Sodium, serum as above as above  
  Potassium, serum as above as above  
  Chloride, serum as above as above  
  CO2 (Bicarbonate) as above as above  
  Urea Nitrogen, serum (BUN) as above as above  
  Creatinine, serum as above as above  
  Uric Acid, serum as above as above  
  Phosphorous, serum as above as above  
  Alkaline phosphatase as above as above  
  SGOT (AST) as above as above  
  SGPT (ALT) as above as above  
  Bilirubin Total/Direct/Indirect as above as above  
  Total Protein, serum as above as above  
  Albumin, serum as above as above  
  Globulin as above as above  
  Albumin/Globulin ratio as above as above  
  Complete Blood Count (CBC) with differential 4ml edta    
  ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) as above as above  
  Urinalysis Random urine sample   Midstream urine sample
  Stool Analysis Fresh Stool sample    
  Pap smear Pap smear   Complete CPS Histology/Cytology patient request form
Executive Profile- Male Fasting Glucose 2-3ml fluoride   Fasting
  Cholesterol, Total 3-5ml clotted blood    
  Triglycerides as above as above  
  H.D.L. Cholesterol as above as above  
  LDL Cholesterol as above as above  
  VLDL as above as above  
  HDL/LDL ratio as above as above  
  Sodium, serum as above as above  
  Potassium, serum as above as above  
  Chloride, serum as above as above  
  CO2 (Bicarbonate) as above as above  
  Urea Nitrogen, serum (BUN) as above as above  
  Creatinine, serum as above as above  
  Uric Acid, serum as above as above  
  Phosphorous, serum as above as above  
  Alkaline phosphatase as above as above  
  SGOT (AST) as above as above  
  SGPT (ALT) as above as above  
  Bilirubin Total/Direct/Indirect as above as above  
  Total Protein, serum as above as above  
  Albumin, serum as above as above  
  Globulin as above as above  
  Albumin/Globulin ratio as above as above  
  Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), Total as above as above Include patient age on the request form
  Complete Blood Count (CBC) with differential 4ml edta    
  ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) as above as above  
  Urinalysis Random urine sample urine container Midstream urine sample
  Stool Analysis Fresh Stool sample    
Fertility Profile Female Luetinizing Hormone (LH) 3-5ml clotted blood   Record LMP
  Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) as above as above Record hormonal medication
  Prolactin as above as above  
  Progesterone as above as above  
  Estradiol as above as above  
  TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) as above as above Record if patient had a thyroidectomy / thyroid medication
Fertility Profile Male Luetinizing Hormone (LH) 3-5ml clotted blood   Record LMP
  Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) as above as above  
  Prolactin as above as above  
  Estradiol as above as above  
  Testosterone as above as above  
  Semen Analysis Semen sample   Send to laboratory urgently
Food Handler Safety Profile Urinalysis Random Urine sample   Midstream urine sample
  Parasitology Fresh Stool Sample    
  Stool Culture as above    
  HBsAg 3-5ml clotted blood    
General Health Profile Fasting Glucose 2-3ml fluoride   Fasting
  Cholesterol, Total 3-5ml clotted blood    
  Triglycerides as above as above  
  H.D.L. Cholesterol as above as above  
  LDL Cholesterol as above as above  
  VLDL as above as above  
  HDL/LDL ratio as above as above  
  Sodium, serum as above as above  
  Potassium, serum as above as above  
  Chloride, serum as above as above  
  CO2 (Bicarbonate) as above as above  
  Urea Nitrogen, serum (BUN) as above as above  
  Creatinine, serum as above as above  
  Uric Acid, serum as above as above  
  Phosphorous, serum as above as above  
  Alkaline phosphatase as above as above  
  SGOT (AST) as above as above  
  SGPT (ALT) as above as above  
  Bilirubin Total/Direct/Indirect as above as above  
  Total Protein, serum as above as above  
  Albumin, serum as above as above  
  Globulin as above as above  
  Albumin/Globulin ratio as above as above  
  Complete Blood Count (CBC) with differentiatial 4ml edta    
  Urinalysis Random Urine sample   Midstream urine sample
Health Care Worker Profile HBsAg 3-5ml clotted blood   Confirm TB sample with CPS
  HCV as above as above Important: signature of patient consent on lab request
  Rubella IgG as above as above  
  Rubella IgM as above as above  
  Varicella Zoster IgG as above as above  
  HIV as above as above  
  MRSA swab   Specify source
  T-Spot.TB test Special tube   Call CPS for instructions
Hepatitis B Profile Hepatitis B Core Antibody 3-5ml clotted blood    
  Hepatitis B Surface Antigen as above as above  
  Hepatitis B Surface Antibody(AUSAB) as above as above  
  Hepatitis Be Antigen as abpve as above  
Hepatitis Profile Hepatitis A Virus Ab IgM 3-5ml clotted blood    
  Hepatitis B Surface Antigen as above as above  
  Hepatitis C Virus Antibody as above as above  
  Only if HBsAg positive then the following tests will be added:      
  Core Ag as above as above  
  Surface Ab as above as above  
  e Ag as above as above  
Immunoglobulin Profile IgA 3-5ml clotted blood    
  IgG as above as above  
  IgM as above as above  
Lipid Profile Cholesterol, Total 3-5ml clotted blood   Fasting
  Triglycerides as above as above Record related medication
  H.D.L. Cholesterol as above as above Family history of related diseases
  LDL Cholesterol as above as above  
  VLDL as above as above  
  HDL/LDL ratio as above as above  
  Apolipoprotein A as above as above  
Liver (L.F.T.) Profile Alkaline phosphatase 3-5ml clotted blood   Record related mediction especially dermatology
  AST as above as above  
  ALT as above as above  
  GGT (Gamma Glutamyl Transferase) as above as above  
  Total Protein, serum as above as above  
  Albumin, serum as above as above  
  Globulin, serum as above as above  
  Albumin/Globulin ratio as above as above  
  Bilirubin Total/Direct/Indirect as above as above  
Pre Nuptial Profile HBsAg 3-5ml clotted blood    
  Hepatitis C antibodies as above as above  
  Complete Blood Count (CBC) with differentiatial 4ml edta    
  Blood Group & Rh Factor as above as above  
Primary Amenorrhea Luetinizing Hormone (LH) 3-5ml clotted blood   Record LMP
  Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) as above as above  
  Estradiol as above as above  
  Prolactin as above as above  
Prostate Profile Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), Total 3-5ml clotted blood   Include patient age on the request form
  Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) free fraction as above as above  
  Acid Phosphatase as above as above  
Public Safety Profile HIV 1 & 2 Test (AIDS) 3-5ml clotted blood   Important: signature of patient consent on lab request
  HBsAg as above as above  
  Treponoma pallidum (TPHA) as above as above  
  Hepatitis C Virus Antibody as above as above  
Renal Profile Urea Nitrogen, serum (BUN) 3-5ml clotted blood    
  Creatinine, serum as above as above  
  Calcium, serum as above as above  
  Sodium, serum as above as above  
  Potassium, serum as above as above  
  Chloride, serum as above as above  
  CO2 (Bicarbonate) as above as above  
  Uric Acid, serum as above as above  
  Total Protein, serum as above as above  
  Albumin, serum as above as above  
  Globulin, serum as above as above  
  Albumin/Globulin ratio as above as above  
  Urinalysis Random Urine Sample    
  Microalbumin, urine Random or 24 hour Urine Sample    
  Creatinine Clearance

24h urine sample

3-5ml clotted blood

  

Record Height + Weight Record on 24h urine sample: date and time started and ended

Secondary Amenorrhea Testosterone 3-5ml clotted blood   Record LMP
  Free T3 as above as above Record medication/if thyroidectomy
  Free T4 as above as above  
  TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, ultrasensitive) as above as above  
Thyroid Profile Free T3 3-5ml clotted blood   Record medication/if thyroidectomy
  Free T4 as above as above  
  TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, ultrasensitive) as above as above  
Torch Screen Profile Toxoplasma Antibodies IgG 3-5ml clotted blood    
  Rubella IgG as above as above  
  C.M.V. (Cytomegalovirus) IgG as above as above  
  Herpes Simplex I/II ABS IgG as above as above  
         
Atopic Allergen Profile Inhalation Allergen 3-5ml clotted blood   Includes: Timothy Grass, Cultivated Rye, Birch, Mugwort, Cat, Dog, Horse, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, Clasdosporium herbarum, Alternaria alternata
  Food Allergen as above as above Includes: Egg white, Milk, Codfish, Wheat flour, Rice, Soya bean, Hazelnut, Carrot, Potato, Apple