Disclaimer on reporting:

·        The reported results are for the information of the referring doctor only.

·        For tests performed on specimens received from locations outside the laboratory, it is presumed that the specimens belongs to the patient named or identified and such verification having been carried out at the point of generation of the said specimen.

·        The technical note given below a test result is a general comment on the test - its nature, its basic interpretative value and any other general information pertaining to the test performance, test results, follow-up advice etc.

·        A test requested might not be performed for the following reasons:-

- Specimen quantity insufficient (inadequate collection)

- Specimen quality unacceptable (haemolysed / clotted / lipaemic / etc.)

- Incorrect specimen type

- Incorrect specimen identity

·        In case of incorrect specimen received it is expected that a fresh specimen will be sent for the purpose of reporting on the same parameter(s).

·        A test requested might yield "INVALID RESULTS" for various technical reasons and this response will appear against the test name followed by a comment at the end of the report. It is expected that a fresh specimen will be sent for the purpose of reporting on the same parameter(s).

·        A report that carries a "PROVISIONAL" status signifies that results are yet to be reported for one or more of the tests, or else, as is the case with many microbiology tests, a "FINAL" culture, identification or drug susceptibility result might be pending. In such cases, the descriptor "RESULTS PENDING" - will print alongside the test name in the "RESULTS" column and will be replaced by the test results whenever the same are ready. The report will, when completed, acquire a "FINAL" status.

·        In the event that results are withheld for the purpose of correlation or verification by reassay, the response - "RESULTS HELD FOR REASSAY" - will appear against the test name, and the report will bear a "PROVISIONAL" status. This response will be replaced by the results on finalisation.

·        Assays are performed and reported in accordance with the stated scheduled day as mentioned in the test listing.

·        In the event of any unforeseen circumstances, the laboratory will make all the efforts to minimise the delay in reporting.

·        The sample date is the date on which the test registration is done and the report date is the date on which the report is generated. In case the sample is received on another day then a foot-note will state the date on which the sample is received or processed.

·        The original laboratory report can be collected from the ground floor MIHU desk.

·        In case of any query related to the Pathology reports, kindly contact 022 – 25763365 / 66 or email pathology@hiranandanihospital.org