Table 1.
List of laboratory examinations and methods used
| Investigation | Sample | Methods used |
|---|---|---|
| Complete blood count | Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid blood | Automated cell counter |
| Fasting blood glucose | Clotted blood | Glucose hexokinase |
| Total cholesterol | Clotted blood | Direct enzymatic method |
| Low-density lipoproteins | Clotted blood | Direct enzymatic method |
| High-density lipoproteins | Clotted blood | Direct enzymatic method |
| Triglycerides | Clotted blood | Direct enzymatic method |
| Blood urea nitrogen | Clotted blood | Urease enzymatic method |
| Creatinine | Clotted blood | Modified Jaffe’s method |
| Aspartate aminotransferase | Clotted blood | Kinetic method |
| Alanine aminotransferase | Clotted blood | Kinetic method |
| Alkaline phosphatase | Clotted blood | Kinetic method |
| Uric acid | Clotted blood | Urease enzymatic method |
| Urinalysis Chest X-ray | Mid-void urine sample | Automated |
Notes: The Ministry of Public Health, Thailand provides a list of accredited laboratory investigations and methods used to obtained ISO 15189. http://webdb.dmsc.moph.go.th/ifc_qa/DBQA/ifc_qa/userfiles/15189%204027_TH.pdf.