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MIHMCI MOLECULAR LABORATORY

The Molecular Laboratory is responsible for the development and performance of molecular diagnostic tests for nucleic acid targets found in a variety of settings in medicine

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The scope of operations of the MIHMCI Molecular laboratory includes the following:

  • Receiving of specimen samples.
  • Encoding of patient information.
  • Processing and inactivating specimen sample prior to testing
  • Performing QUANTITATIVE HEPATITIS B DNA and HEPATITIS C Viral RNA and GENOTYPING TEST by RT-PCR.
  • Ensure run validity prior to releasing of results
  • Release individual results via email.

Specimens shall be received from:

  • The host hospital if hospital-based
  • Other medical facilities (RHU, medical clinic or OFW clinic)

Examinations

MIHMCI Molecular Laboratory Examinations

  • HEPATITIS B VIRAL DNA QUANTITATIVE - P6,500
  • HEPATITIS C VIRAL RNA QUANTITATIVE - P8,500
  • HEPATITIS C VIRUS GENOTYPE QUANTITATIVE(TBA)
  • HEPATITIS B VIRUS GENOTYPE QUANTITATIVE(TBA)

*PWD/CS: 20% DISCOUNT

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Releasing of Results

Results shall be signed by the Medical Technologist who performed the test, verified by a Senior Technologist, and approved by the Pathologist prior to release. Releasing of results, either negative or positive, shall follow the advisories given out by the DOH for releasing patient results, also following internal precautions for securing privacy of information.

Specimen Handling

PACKING AND TRANSPORT
  1. All sample submissions must be coordinated with the MIHMCI CLINICAL LABORATORY prior to transport regardless of their origin.
  2. All samples will be collected and received by Clinical Laboratory from Monday to Sunday (24 hrs)
  3. Samples will be processed every Tuesday of the week.
  4. The partner healthcare institution will be responsible for transporting.
  5. These samples must be placed in an ice box clearly labelled with the corresponding collection time.
  6. All samples from the partner institution should be accompanied with a properly filled-out Request Form.
  7. Specimen packaging shall follow the WHO standard triple-packaging system for biohazardous substances.
  8. Understanding the constraints and availability of materials to adhere to the triple-packaging method, samples submitted that do not conform to these standards shall not be immediate grounds for rejection provided the packaging was performed without risk of compromising the integrity of the sample to be subject to testing.

    The following shall be the minimum in packaging of the sample:

    • SERUM sample in RED TOP TUBE or other applicable primary container for specimen preservation.
    • Absorbent material (tissue) wrapped around primary container containing sample
    • Individual, sealed plastic bag PER sample (i.e. no bag shall contain more than one sample )
  9. Coolants must be used to transport any form of clinical specimen for testing. The use of coolants (i.e., ice packs) preserves the integrity of the samples until they reach MIHMCI. Thus, in addition to the basic triple packaging system, other packaging requirements specific, use of these coolants may need to be observed.
    • The coolant must be placed between the secondary packaging and third outer layer packaging.
    • If wet ice or ice packs are used, the outer container should be leak-proof to prevent water leakage as ice
SIMPLIFIED PACKING AND TRANSPORT GUIDELINES
  1. CALL and INFORM MIHMCI Clinical Laboratory prior to sending of samples. Call (033)327-1527 loc 8350.
  2. Acceptance of Sample Everyday 24 hrs at Clinical Laboratory.
    • Processing and releasing of Samples: Every Tuesday of the week.
  3. FILL OUT FORM - ONLINE OR ON SITE
  4. SPECIMEN packaging
    • LABEL SAMPLES with Name and Date of collection.
    • SEAL SAMPLES WITH EITHER PARAFILM OR WRAPPED IN ABSORBENT TISSUE
    • PLACE IN A SMALL ZIPLOCK BAG
    • PLACE THE WHOLE THING INSIDE A SECONDARY CONTAINER (50mL conical tube with label)
    • THEN PLACE INSIDE ANOTHER ZIPLOCK BAG
  5. COOLANTS MUST PROVIDE 4⁰C TEMPERATURE, with REQUEST FORMS LABELED WITH CORRESPONDING DATE AND TIME OF COLLECTION
  6. MARK AND LABEL APPROPRIATELY ALL SAMPLES.

    The following details must be clearly visible in the shipping packet

    • PATIENT’S NAME
    • SPECIMEN TYPE
    • DATE AND TIME COLLECTED
    EXAMPLE
    SHIPPER’S (SENDER’S OR CONSIGNER’S)
    NAME AND ADDRESS    		 WVSUMC
    RECEIVER’S (CONSIGNEE’S)
    NAME AND ADDRESS    		 METRO ILOILO HOSPITAL

Rejection of Specimens

  1. The LABORATORY shall refer to their Work Instruction on acceptance and rejection of specimens.
  2. The reason for the rejection shall be documented and coordinated immediately (within 24 hours) to the referring unit.
  3. The rejected specimens shall be recorded.

Policy Statement

Molecular Laboratory has a system that ensures the safety, security and confidentiality of patients’ test results and other pertinent reports.

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