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Order a Test

Please review the specimen requirements carefully before submitting a test order to ensure optimal diagnostic accuracy.

science Specimen Requirements

Examination Name Specimen Collection Transport Condition Storage Conditions
Type Container Volume
Epstein Barr Virus Real-time PCR (Qualitative) EDTA-whole blood, or EDTA-plasma EDTA blood collection tube Minimal 3 mL Ambient Temperature Whole blood: 2-8°C;
Plasma: -20°C
21 HPVs Screening and Genotyping Liquid based cytology samples Autocyte, or ThinPrep 1-2 mL Ambient Temperature 2-8°C
Sexually Transmitted Disease Panel I:
(C. trachomatis, N. gonorrhoeae, U. urealyticum)		 Urine; or Urethral/genital swab Urine: Sterilised bottle;
Sterile swab (without gel)		 Urine: 5-10 mL Ambient Temperature 2-8°C
Cytomegalovirus DNA Detection EDTA-whole blood, or EDTA-Plasma EDTA blood collection tube Minimal 3 mL Ambient Temperature Whole blood: 2-8°C;
Plasma: -20°C
HSV Type 1/2 DNA Detection, Genotyping EDTA-whole blood, EDTA-Plasma; or Skin swab; blister fluid EDTA blood collection tube;
Sterile swab (without gel), or Fluid in sterile container		 Minimal 3 mL Ambient Temperature Whole blood/Swab: 2-8°C;
Plasma: -20°C
Parvovirus B19 Detection EDTA-whole blood, or EDTA-Plasma EDTA blood collection tube Minimal 3 mL Ambient Temperature Whole blood: 2-8°C;
Plasma: -20°C
VZV Detection EDTA-whole blood, EDTA-Plasma; or Skin swab; blister fluid EDTA blood collection tube,
Sterile swab (without gel), or Fluid in sterile container		 Minimal 3 mL Ambient Temperature Whole blood/Swab: 2-8°C;
Plasma: -20°C
Gene Mutation Detection (Germline) EDTA-whole blood EDTA blood collection tube 3-5 mL Ambient Temperature Ambient Temperature
Gene Mutation Detection (Somatic) Paraffin-embedded tissue slides Coated on slide with H & E stain 30% Tumour cells Ambient Temperature Ambient Temperature
Gene Rearrangement/Amplification Detection by FISH (Somatic) Paraffin-embedded tissue slides Coated on positively-charged (coated) slide without staining 30% Tumour cells Ambient Temperature Ambient Temperature

Remarks:

The following specimens are considered unacceptable:

  • haemolysed blood, frozen whole blood, mismatched and/or improperly labeled specimens.

download Download Forms

Download the necessary forms for test ordering and specimen submission.
Please fill out our request form and return it to us via email: contact@hk-mpdc.com or via Fax: +852 2527 7028

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HKMPDC Request Form (Blue)

General request form for molecular pathology testing.
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HKMPDC Request Form (Green)

Specific request form for targeted testing services.
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Specimen Retrieval Letter of Authorisation

Authorisation letter required for specimen retrieval.
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Patient Consent (English)

Patient consent form in English for diagnostic testing.
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Patient Consent (Chinese)

Patient consent form in Chinese for diagnostic testing.
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FoundationOne CDx & Heme

Test request form for FoundationOne CDx and Heme.
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FoundationOne Liquid CDx

Test request form for FoundationOne Liquid CDx.

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