Standard Operating Procedures
Laboratory SOPs
Standard operating procedures for laboratory professionals, from specimen collection to instrument quality control.
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Manual WBC Differential Count Procedure
SOP for the manual 100-cell leukocyte differential for abnormal cells, left shift, blasts, and NRBC correction.
Manual Platelet Count Procedure
SOP for manual platelet counting using a hemocytometer for thrombocytopenia verification and flagged automated counts.
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Testing
SOP for serum CRP measurement - standard and high-sensitivity - for inflammation monitoring and cardiovascular risk stratification.
CSF and Body Fluid Analysis
SOP for cerebrospinal fluid and serous body fluid cell counts, differential, glucose, and protein in meningitis and effusion evaluation.
Serum Magnesium Testing
SOP for serum magnesium measurement in the evaluation of electrolyte disorders and refractory hypokalemia or hypocalcemia.
Cardiac Markers Testing (hs-Troponin, CK, CK-MB)
SOP for high-sensitivity troponin, total CK, and CK-MB in the evaluation of acute coronary syndrome and myocardial injury.
Amylase and Lipase Testing
SOP for serum amylase and lipase in the evaluation of acute pancreatitis and other pancreatic and salivary disorders.
Serum Iron Studies (Iron, TIBC, Ferritin)
SOP for serum iron, TIBC, ferritin, and transferrin saturation for anemia workup and iron overload assessment.
Serum Uric Acid
SOP for the spectrophotometric measurement of serum uric acid to support the diagnosis and monitoring of gout, renal impairment, and urate-related disease.
Thyroid Function Tests (TSH, Free T4, Free T3)
SOP for measuring thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), free thyroxine (FT4), and free triiodothyronine (FT3) for the evaluation of thyroid dysfunction.
Manual Complete Blood Count (CBC) Procedure
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for performing a manual Complete Blood Count (CBC), including WBC, RBC, Platelet, Hemoglobin, PCV, and differential counts using a hemocytometer and microscopy.
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (Westergren Method)
SOP for measuring the rate at which red blood cells settle in a vertical tube over one hour, indicating non-specific inflammation.
D-Dimer Testing Procedure
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for quantitative and semi-quantitative D-dimer testing using immunoassay methods for the evaluation of thrombotic disorders.
Urine Microscopy (Sediment Examination)
SOP for the microscopic examination of centrifuged urine sediment to identify formed elements like cells, casts, crystals, and microorganisms.
Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) Testing
SOP for measuring HbA1c to monitor long-term glycemic control in diabetes.
Serum Creatinine Testing
SOP for quantitative measurement of creatinine to assess glomerular filtration rate (GFR).
Blood Urea / BUN Testing
SOP for quantitative measurement of urea or blood urea nitrogen (BUN) to assess renal function.
Blood Glucose Testing (Fasting/Random)
SOP for quantitative measurement of glucose in serum or plasma.
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT)
SOP for evaluating the intrinsic and common coagulation pathways and monitoring unfractionated heparin therapy.
Prothrombin Time (PT) and INR
SOP for evaluating the extrinsic and common coagulation pathways and monitoring oral anticoagulant therapy.
Packed Cell Volume (Microhematocrit)
SOP for determining the percentage of whole blood volume occupied by red blood cells using centrifugation.
Manual Reticulocyte Count Procedure
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for performing a manual reticulocyte count using supravital staining and light microscopy to assess bone marrow erythropoietic activity.
Transfusion Reaction Investigation
SOP for the immediate laboratory investigation of suspected adverse transfusion reactions.
Blood Component Storage and Handling
SOP for proper temperature control, storage, and handling of blood components.