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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.
 

 


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Download FoundationONE CDx / RNA / Heme Request Form
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Download Foundation Liquid CDx / Monitor Request Form
PDF
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or Fax: +852 2527 7028

 
Phone: +852.2986.1213
Fax:+852.2527.7028
E-mail:contact@hk-mpdc.com
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Opening Hours
Mondays to Fridays: 09:00-18:00
Saturdays: 09:00-16:00
Sundays and Public Holidays: Closed

For specimen pickup arrangements, please phone +852.2986.1213


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If you have a complaint, please contact us at the (852) 2986 1213 or email us at contact@hk-mpdc.com. All communications with HKMPDC would be dealt with in strict confidence. Upon receiving your complaint, we will investigate the matter. You can expect an acknowledgment from us within 3 working days. We will investigate and provide you with a response within 10 working days. If more time is required for investigation or resolution, we will notify you and keep you updated.
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Information Updated 27 May, 2025.