ACT Pathology Test list
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The Tube Guide below is a list of the Vacutainer collection tubes used for tests and the order of draw in which they should be collected to avoid contamination.
Tube Guide including recommended order of draw
Order of Draw
Volume Anticoagulant/ Tube content Lid colour Abbreviated name of tube
Instructions
1st 2.7 ml Sodium citrate Blue citrate Tube must be filled to line. Mix samples gently
2nd 9 ml ACD Yellow ACD Mix sample gently
3rd 5.0 ml /8.5 ml No anticoagulant/gel separator Gold Serum
4th 9.0 ml Lithium Heparin Dark green LiHep non gel Mix samples gently
4.5 ml Lithium heparin/ gel separator Light green LiHep Mix samples gently
5th 4.0 ml EDTA Pink EDTA Mix sample gently 8-10 times
6th 10 ml EDTA Purple 10ml EDTA Mix sample gently 8-10 times
7th 6 ml Fluoride Heparin Royal Blue Trace element Mix sample gently
8th 2 ml Sodium Fluoride Grey Fluoride for Glucose , lactate
Test List
Abbreviations: RT=Room temperature; Paed = paediatric; PB=Peripheral blood; BM=Bone Marrow; BC=Blood culture; TB=Tuberculosis
Test name Keywords Sample required Transport conditions
Additional details Department Performed at
Acid Base Blood Gas Blood Gas Urgent Part of blood gas panel. Can collect Arterial or Venous. See Blood Gas for details.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Alanine Aminotransferase
Alanine Transaminase; ALT LiHep/Serum RT Available 24/7. Part of several profiles (eg LFT, CICP etc)
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Albumin Alb LiHep/Serum RT is included in several profiles (LFT, RUP, NICP, CICP, Calcium)
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Alkaline Phosphatase
ALP, SAP, Alk Phos LiHep/Serum RT is included in several profiles (LFT, RUP, NICP, CICP)
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Amikacin AMK LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology - TCH only
Ammonia NH3 LiHep Only, On Ice special conditions apply-separate and freeze within 15 mins
Note: Haemolysed samples UNSUITABLE (Ha > 0.5). Notify TCH ext 42809 or Calvary 62016706 when sending as must be separated within 15 minutes of collection to avoid erroneous results. Send by RTS (TCH) or on ice. Cannot be done from serum.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology - TCH only
Amphetamines Random Urine RT Part of urine drug screen Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Anion Gap AG LiHep/Serum RT A calculated parameter from EUC. Anion Gap = Na + K - (Cl + HCO3)
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Aspartate Aminotransferase
AST, SGOT LiHep/Serum RT Not part of routine LFT, must be requested separately.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology - TCH only
Aspirin Salicylate; Aspirin; Aspro; Acetylsalicylic Acid; Salicylic Acid; Disprin
LiHep/Serum RT Another name for Salicylate. See Salicylate for details.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Autopsy Fluids (Chemistry)
Vitreous Fluid (Chemistry) Various RT as requested, Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Bicarbonate Bicarbonate; HCO3; Bicarb; Total CO2; TCO2; Carbon Dioxide
LiHep/Serum/Blood Gas RT See CO2 for details Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Bilirubin Bilirubin - Total; Total Bilirubin; BiliT; SBR; Unconjugated Bilirubin; Neonatal Bilirubin
LiHep/Serum RT Bilirubin is light sensitive so neonatal specimens requesting SBR must be protected from light.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology - TCH only
Bilirubin (Urinary) Bilirubin (random urine); Random Urine RT Must be protected from light.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Blood Alcohol Level
Alcohol; Ethanol; BAL LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Blood Gas BG Heparin Syringe RT, Urgent TREAT AS URGENT - send to lab as quickly as possible. If only for ionised Calcium, a venous gas is suitable.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Blood Oximetry BG, COOX Heparin Syringe RT, Urgent Minimum sample 0.5ml blood in heparinised syringe. Includes - Carboxyhaemoglobin, Methaemoglobin, Oxyhaemoglobin, Reduced Haemoglobin. Draw before commencing Oxygen therapy
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
C Reactive Protein- Ultrasensitive
High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein; hsCRP; High Sensitivity CRP; Micro CRP; Ultra Low CRP
LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Calcium Calcium Panel; Ca; Calcium Studies; corrected calcium; CA studies; Ca++; Ca2+;
LiHep /Serum RT Prolonged stasis during venepuncture, and haemolysis, will give false high values. Albumin is
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology - TCH only
automatically measured in conjunction with calcium to provide a corrected calcium value.
Calcium (Urine - spot)
Calcium (random urine); Ca; Ca+; Ca++; Ca2+; Urine Calcium; Urinary Calcium; Urine Ca; Urinary Ca; Urine Ca+; Urinary Ca+; Urine Ca2+; Urinary Ca2+; Ca Urine
Random urine RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology - TCH only
Calcium (Urine - timed)
Calcium (timed urine); Ca; Ca+; Ca++; Ca2+; Urine Calcium; Urinary Calcium; Urine Ca; Urinary Ca; Urine Ca+; Urinary Ca+; Urine Ca2+; Urinary Ca2+; Ca Urine
24 Hr urine (plain bottle)
RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Calcium Ionized Ionized Calcium Heparin Syringe RT, Urgent Ionized calcium is measured on blood gas samples. See Blood gas for collection details. Can be collected in a paediatric lithium heparin tube, this must be FULL (minimal air space). Whole blood must be delivered directly into the lab.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Cannabinoids THC, Cannabis Random Urine RT Part of urine drug screen Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Carbamazepine Tegretol LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Carbon Dioxide CO2 LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Carboxy Haemoglobin
COHB LiHep Syringe RT Performed as part of a blood gas analysis. See blood gas for collection details
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Cardiac Enzymes Cardiac Troponin I; TnI; cTnI; c Troponin I; Troponin; CE
LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Chloride Cl; Plasma Chloride LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Chloride (Urine) Chloride (random urine); Urine Cl; Urinary Cl; Urine Chloride; Urinary Chloride
Random urine RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology - TCH only
Cholesterol Cholesterol and Triglycerides; HDL-Cholesterol; Cholesterol; Triglycerides; Chol; Trigs; Fats; Lipids; HDL; LDL (calculated); TC
LiHep/Serum RT Included in Lipids. A non-fasting sample is recommended.
Routine Chem
Act Pathology
Cholinesterase Cholinesterase-serum; Pseudocholinesterase, false cholinesterase; Plasma Cholinesterase
LiHep RT Lithium heparin plasma preferred (serum ok)
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
CMP Calcium/Magnesium/Phosphate; CPM
LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
Act Pathology
Cocaine Random Urine RT Part of urine drug screen Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Conjugated/ Unconjugated Bilirubin
Direct/Indirect Bilirubin LiHep/Serum RT Can be performed on either adult specimens or as a neonatal bilirubin. Specimen should be protected from light until analysed.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Creatine Kinase Creatine Phosphokinase; CPK; CK; Muscle Enzymes
LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Creatinine Creat; CRE LiHep/Serum RT Part of EUC Routine Chem
ACT Pathology - TCH only
Creatinine (Urine) Urinary Creatinine; Cre; CRETU; Urine Creatinine; Urine Creat; Urinary Creat; Urine Cre; Urinary Cre;
Random Or 24HrUrine (plain bottle)
RT Available on spot or 24hr urines. 24hr urines should be collected in a plain bottle. Also run as part of UAC and UPC tests.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology - TCH only
Creatinine Clearance
Creatinine Clearance (timed urine; overnight collection); Creat Cl
24hr timed urine (plain bottle) & Heparin/Serum
RT The urine collection must be accurately timed with starting and stopping times clearly indicated. A serum creatinine must be collected within the urinary collection 24 hours.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
CSF Lactate Lactic Acid- CSF Fluoride only RT Require 100ul for testing. MUST be collected into a fluoride tube.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Digoxin Lanoxin; Sigmaxin; Dig; Digitalin; Digitalis
LiHep/Serum RT Specimens should be collected at least 6 hours after oral dose.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Drug Screen (Serum)
Serum Drug screen LiHep/Serum RT If serum drug screen is requested only paracetamol will be done. Drug screen for unknown drugs MUST be urine. If other drug tests on serum are required, they must be specifically requested.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Drug Screen (Urine)
Urine Drug Screen Random Urine RT Cannot do court ordered/legal testing - not accredited. For ACTGAL turnaround time of approx. 2-3 weeks.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Epilim Valproate; Sodium Valproate; Valpro; Valproic Acid
LiHep/Serum RT For routine monitoring, collect just before next dose. For suspected toxicity, collect at least 6hrs after previous dose.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
eGFR LiHep/Serum RT This is a calculated parameter. All requests (for patients >18yo) which include creatinine will automatically include eGFR.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
EUC Urea and Electrolytes; U&E; El and U; Kidney Function Test; Renal Function Test; UEC
LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
False Cholinesterase
LiHep RT See Cholinesterase. Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Free Calcium Calcium Ionized; Free Calcium; CALI; Ionized Calcium; ICa; Ionised CA; Ion ca
Blood gas/LiHep (Paed only)
RT, urgent Run on blood gas samples. See Blood Gas for collection details.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Gamma Glutamyl Transferase
GGT LiHep/Serum RT Also included in LFT test set. Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
General Chemistry LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Gentamicin Garamycin; GENT LiHep/Serum RT Collection - Should be 6-8hrs post dose
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Globulins LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Glucose Glu; Glucose; BSL; Blood Sugar Level; Dextrose; D-Glucose
LiHep/Serum/Fluoride RT Can be performed on blood, body fluid, CSF or urine (in micro as part of U panel). Body fluid samples must be tested within 2 hours of collection. Cannot be added on to samples >24 hours old.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Glucose (Urine) Urine Glucose, Glucose Urine, Urinary Glucose
Random Urine RT Performed in micro (Dipstick)
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
GTT Glucose Tolerance Test; Oral Glucose Tolerance Test; oGTT; Diabetes Test; Gestational Diabetes Test; GDM Test
Fluoride x 3 at hourly intervals
RT Must be booked in for collection. Run when received. Fluoride samples to be collected at 0, 60, 120 minutes.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
High Density Lipoprotein
HDL; HDL-Cholesterol LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Intensive Care Profile
ICP LiHep/Serum RT ICP includes NA, K, CL, Co2, urea, Crea, glucose.
Routine Chem
Act Pathology
Intensive Care Profile
CICP LiHep/Serum RT For TCH ICU only. Test included are Na, K, Cl, CO2. Agp, Glu, Tbil, ALT, ALKP, GGT, Alb, Ca, PO4, Mg, Osmo, Urea, Crea.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Lactate Fluoride RT Must be received within 4 hrs of collection
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Lactate CSF Fluoride only RT Require 100ul for testing. MUST be collected into a fluoride tube.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
LDH Lactate Dehydrogenase; LD LiHep/Serum RT Not included in LFT. Cannot be added on if the sample is more than 72 hours old.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Lipase Pancreatic Lipase; Pancreatic enzymes
LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Lipids Cholesterol and Triglycerides; HDL-Cholesterol; Cholesterol; Triglycerides; Chol; Trigs; Fats; Lipids; HDL; LDL (calculated); TC
LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Lithium Li Serum Only RT Must be a serum sample Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Liver Function Test LFT LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Low Density Lipoprotein
LDL LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Magnesium Mg; Serum Magnesium Heparin/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Magnesium (Urine) Magnesium (random urine); Magnesium (timed urine); Timed Mg;
Random or 24hr Urine (Plain)
RT Routine Chem
Act Pathology
Methaemoglobin Met Hb Blood gas RT Performed as part of a blood gas analysis. See blood gas for collection details
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Methotrexate Non-Gel Heparin/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Multiple Biochemical Analysis
LiHep/Serum RT Cannot be requested for hospital patients.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Neonatal Liver Function Test
LiHep/Serum RT Only for infants <4weeks old. Includes ALT, ALKP, GGT, Alb and SBR (conj/unconj)
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Osmolality blood osmolality; faecal osmolality
LiHep/Serum/Faeces RT Can be done from urine, faeces, serum or lithium heparin plasma.
Routine Chem
Act Pathology @ TCH only
Osmolality (Urine) Urine Osmolality Random urine RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Paracetamol Para; Acetaminophen; ACTM; Panadol; Panadeine; Tylenol
LiHep/Serum RT Should be collected 4 hours post dose (tablets) or 2 hours post dose (linctus) if possible. It is useful for the estimated time of ingestion to be provided on the request form)
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
PET Peritoneal Equilibrium Test Various RT PET stands for Peritoneal Equilibrium Test. Specimens are usually several large bags of dialysate fluid, 24hr urine, and serum tubes.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
pH Body Fluid Body Fluid RT Must be tested with 30mins of collection. Should be separate specimen if possible.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Ph Urine Collection Urine RT Please contact lab on x42809 to advise of collection. Sample must be in lab within 30 minutes of collection. Only performed at TCH. If M/C/S requested, it is preferable to have a 2nd urine collection for this test. For investigation of Renal tubular acidosis.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Phenobarbitone Level
LiHep/Serum RT Daily Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Phenytoin Dilantin LiHep/Serum RT Sample Time: Should be collected immediately pre dose or at least 6 hours post dose. Can be collected at any time.
Routine Chem
Act Pathology
Phosphate PO4 LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Phosphate (Urine) Urine Phosphate Random or 24hr Urine (Plain)
RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Potassium K+ LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Potassium (urine) Urine electrolytes, Urine Potassium
Random or 24hr Urine (Plain)
RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Proteins-blood Protein; Total Protein; Prot; Protein Studies; TP; Globulins; Albumin
LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Renal Unit Profile RUP LiHep/Serum RT Should only be requested on patients from renal outpatients or renal ward.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient
SAAG Body Fluid & Heparin/Serum
RT Requires an ascitic fluid sample and ideally a paired serum/heparin.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Sodium Na LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
Act Pathology
Sodium (urine) Urine electrolytes, Urine Sodium Random or 24hr Urine (Plain)
RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Specific Gravity Urine RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Sweat Test Sweat Chloride; Sweat Sodium; Sweat Electrolyte; Cystic Fibrosis Testing;
Sweat RT Test performed Mon-Fri 7.30am - 3.30pm in the outpatient’s department. Patient must make appointment by phoning 62442816. Test takes one hour to perform. Babies should be over 2 weeks (corrected age). Test should not be performed on inpatients. Relevant factsheet should be read before having test.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Theophylline Nuelin; Aminophylline; Elixophyllin; Quibron; Theodur; 1,3-Dimethylxanthine
LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Tobramycin Tobramycin - Post Dose; Nebcin - Post Dose; Tobrex - Post Dose;Tobramycin - Pre Dose ;
LiHep/Serum RT Provide dosing time details Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Nebcin - Pre Dose; Tobrex - Pre Dose; Tobramycin trough level; Random
Transferrin LiHep/Serum RT Part of Iron Studies Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Triglyceride Trig LiHep/Serum RT Non fasting specimen recommended.
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Troponin Cardiac Troponin I; TnI; cTnI; c Troponin I; Cardiac Enzymes; CE; CKMB
LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Uec And Lft EUC and LFT LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Urea Urea and Electrolytes; U&E; El and U; Kidney Function Test; Renal Function Test; EUC; UEC; BUN
LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Urea (Urine) urea -timed urine, urea-random urine
Random or 24hr Urine (Plain)
RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Urea Reduction Rate
URR LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Uric Acid urate; UA LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Uric Acid (Urine) Urinary Uric acid Random or 24hr Urine(Plain)
RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Vancomycin LiHep/Serum RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Vitreous Fluid (Chemistry)
Autopsy fluid Fluid RT See Autopsy fluid for details. Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Water Deprivation Test
LiHep/Serum/Urine RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Xanthochromia CSF RT Protect from light immediately. Must be received in the lab within 1 hour. Paired serum/heparin preferred but not required, if received enter TBIL and TP)
Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Albumin (urine) Albumin (random urine); Albumin/Creatinine Ratio;
Random Urine RT Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Microalbumin; ACR; AER; Alb/Cr; Albumin Clearance; Albuminuria Screen; UAC
Albumin Excretion Rate
Albumin (timed urine); Albumin/Creatinine Ratio; Microalbumin; ACR; AER; Alb/Cr; Albuminuria Screen; Albumin Clearance; Albumin Excretion Rate; ALBTU
Timed Urine - Minimum 8-hour collection
RT Factsheet available. Routine Chem
ACT Pathology
Protein - Urine Protein (random urine); PCR; Pr/Cr; P/Cr; Prot/CrProtein Excretion; Protein Studies; Protein Creatinine Ratio; Urine Protein; urinary protein; urine PCR; Urinary PCR; Urine Protein Creat Ratio; Urinary protein creat ratio
24 Hour Urine- nil preservative/Random
RT Routine Chem
Act Pathology
5HIAA
Serotonin (timed urine); 5-HT;
5-OH Tryptamine; 5-OHT; 5-
Hydroxytryptamine;
Enteramine; 5-
Hydroxyindoleacetate; 5-HIAA;
5-Hydroxyindole Acetic Acid;
24Hr Urine in acid
preservative bottle,
special diet. RT
Weekly. Certain foods should
be avoided in the 24 hrs
prior to the collection and
during the collection - there
is an ACT Pathology Fact
Sheet giving details.
Special
Chem
ACT
Pathology
Calprotectin Calprotectin (faeces); Faecal
Calprotectin Faeces 4℃
Weekly. Please advise
patient to return faecal
specimen on day of
collection. If this is not
possible the sample may be
stored at 2-4C for 48 hrs.
Special
Chem
ACT
Pathology
Cortisol (urine)
Cortisol -24 hr urine; UFC;
Urinary Free Cortisol; Free
Cortisol
Urine 24 Hour (plain
bottle) RT
Special
Chem
ACT
Pathology
Cortisol/Creatinine
Ratio Cortisol spot urine Spot Urine RT
Special
Chem
ACT
Pathology
Dopamine see Catecholamine
24Hr Urine in acid
preservative bottle,
special diet. RT See catecholamines
Special
Chem
Faecal Occult
Blood
Faecal Haemoglobin; Occult
Blood (faeces); Haemoccult;
FOB; FOBT; Occult
Haemoglobin; Faeces 4℃
As required. Prefer three
specimens collected on
consecutive days. Should be
stored in fridge if unable to
bring straight in. Diet
factsheet available
Special
Chem
ACT
Pathology
Hydroxymethoxy
Mandelic Acid HMMA
24Hr Urine in acid
preservative bottle,
special diet. RT
Special
Chem
ACT
Pathology
Urinary Neuro-
Blastoma Screen
Catecholamines, 5HIAA, VMA
(HMMA), HVA
Spot Urine, for children
less than 7 years old.
Sample
must be
sent to lab
within 2
hours of
collection
for
acidification
(pH < 3)
Weekly. Specimen must be
handled within 2 hours - give
to lab staff. Only performed
on children generally <7
years old.
Special
Chem
ACT
Pathology
Noradrenaline see Catecholamine
24Hr Urine in acid
preservative bottle,
special diet. RT See catecholamines
Special
Chem
ACT
Pathology
Porphobilinogen
(Urine) PBG
Fresh early morning
urine specimen,
protected from light. RT
As required. Requires fresh
early morning urine
specimen, protected from
light. Min spec 5ml. Please
do not request microbiology
or other tests on same
specimen. 24hr specimen
not suitable. If collected
outside of normal
Special
Chem
ACT
Pathology
hours/weekends, protect
from light and freeze
sample.
Reducing
Substances
Lactose intolerance,
Gallactosemia Faeces/Urine
freeze
within
30mins of
collection
Test can be done from fresh
random urine or faeces.
Needs to be sent to lab
urgently on ice. Sample
needs to be frozen within
1/2hr of collection. Patient
can freeze sample at home
and bring frozen sample to
outpatient centre.
Special
Chem
ACT
Pathology
Renal Stone
renal calculi, renal stone,
ureteric stone
Renal, ureteric, Bladder
and Parotid gland stone RT
Testing as required. Clean
dry stone required.
Special
Chem
ACT
Pathology
Urobilinogen see Porphobilinogen
Fresh early morning
urine specimen,
protected from light.
Protect
from light
As required. Requires fresh
early morning specimen,
protected from light. See
porphobilinogen for further
details.
Special
Chem
ACT
Pathology
Catecholamines Adrenaline, Noradrenaline,
Dopamine, UNBS
24Hr Urine in acid
preservative bottle,
special diet. RT
Weekly. 3x 24 hr collections
advised if index of suspicion
high. Drug history must be
supplied. For children where
a 24hr collection is too
difficult see Neuroblastoma
screen.
Special
Chem
ACT
Pathology
HbA1C
Haemoglobin A1C; A1C;
Glycohaemoglobin; Glycated
Haemoglobin; Glycosylated Hb 4ml EDTA Blood RT
Assay performed daily on
weekends. Specimens must
be in the lab by the
preceding afternoon. For
add-ons, specimen must not
be older than 7 days.
Special
Chem
ACT
Pathology
Urine Acidification
Test
Furosemide Test, Acid base
Titration
On site, 5 urine
collections at 1-hour
intervals for 4 hours RT
As required. Available Mon-
Fri only. Patient MUST make
an appointment for this test.
Liaise with clinical chemistry
prior to booking patient in.
Patient must be informed
that test will start at 0800
and finish at 1200, and they
will need to have the
frusemide/fludrocortisone
tablets with them.
Special
Chem
ACT
Pathology
Adrenaline Catecholamines
24Hr Urine in acid
preservative bottle,
special diet. RT See catecholamines
Special
Chem
ACT
Pathology
Clozapine /
Norclozapine Clozapine; Closyn; Clozaril;
Norclozapine
non gel serum (red top)
/non gel heparin (dark
green) ONLY RT
Put time of last dosage taken
and time blood taken on
request form. Ideal time for
blood collection is 12hrs post
dose.
Special
Chem
ACT
Pathology
Metanephrines
(urine)
Metadrenaline (timed urine);
Metanephrine;
Normetadrenaline;
Normetanephrine;
Catecholamine Metabolites;
Mets;
24Hr Urine in acid
preservative bottle,
special diet. Spot urine
for children RT
Batched weekly. Adult 24hr
urine collected in acid bottle.
Children - spot urine 5ml
min. Lab staff to acidify
within 1hr (pH<3)
Special
Chem
ACT
Pathology
Adreno Cortico Tropic Hormone
ACTH EDTA Frozen Performed Mon, Wed, Fri. Minimum collection for baby 0.5ml, otherwise collect 4ml EDTA. This cannot be a shared specimen. Transport to lab on ice, separate and freeze within 20 minutes of collection.
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Alpha Feto Protein
Alpha Fetoprotein - Tumour Marker; AFP; A-Fetoprotein - Tumour Marker
Serum/LiHep/ Body or pleural fluids (not amniotic)
RT Daily Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Aldosterone (Blood)
Aldosterone; ALDO; Serum RT Daily Mon - Fri. Minimum volume - 0.5ml. If renin-aldosterone ratio is requested an EDTA is required for renin analysis.
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Beta HCG Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin - Pregnancy; Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin - Pregnancy; B-HCG - Pregnancy; HCG - Pregnancy; Pregnancy Test; BHCG
Serum/LiHep RT BHCG (pregnancy) 7 days/week
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Beta HCG-Tumour marker
Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin - Tumor Marker; Human Chorionic Gonadotrophan - Tumor Marker; B-HCG - Tumor Marker; HCG - Tumor Marker; Germ Cell Tumours; Gestational Trophoblastic Disease; Hydatidiform Mole; Choriocarcinoma; BHCG; Beta HCG; Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotrophan
Serum/LiHep RT Mon - Fri Endocrinology ACT Pathology
C Peptide C-Peptide; CPEP Serum/LiHep RT Mon- Fri. Add on available only 4 hours after time of collection for room temperature sample and 24hrs for 4C sample and 30 days if there is a frozen aliquot.
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
C Telopeptide (CTX)
BCTx; C-Telopeptide; Crosslaps; bone turnover markers; CTX;
Serum/LiHep RT Mon-Fri. Fasting sample required. Add on not possible if sample is >1 day old.
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
CA125 Carcinoma Antigen CA 12-5; Cancer Antigen 125; CA125; Ovary Cancer Screen; Ovarian Cancer Tumour Screen; OMMA
Serum/LiHep RT Daily Endocrinology ACT Pathology
CA15.3 Carcinoma Antigen CA 15-3; Cancer Antigen 15.3;
Serum/LiHep RT Daily Endocrinology ACT Pathology
CA19.9 Carcinoma Antigen CA 19-9; Cancer Antigen 19.9; Gastrointestinal Cancer Antigen
Serum/LiHep RT Daily Endocrinology Act Pathology
CEA Carcinoembryonic Antigen Serum/LiHep RT Daily Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Cortisol Cortisol AM; morning cortisol Serum/LiHep RT Daily. Recommended collection time 8:00am - 10:00am as this is the peak/high (requested as morning cortisol). Collection 17:00-19:00 is the low cortisol collection.
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Cyclosporin CSA Cyclosporine A; CSA, Cyclosporin; Neoral
EDTA RT Tested Monday and Thursday (before noon). Collection for 2hr post dose MUST be performed within 5 minutes (either way) of two-hour post dosage.
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Free Androgen Index
Free Androgen Index; FAI; Calculated Free Testosterone
Serum/LiHep RT Monday to Friday. Used for female patient’s testosterone requests. Includes SHBG and Testosterone.
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Ferritin Iron studies Serum/LiHep RT Daily. Included in FE (iron studies)
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Iron Studies Fe; Ferritin; Transferrin; Transferrin Saturation; Fe studies; TIBC; iron
Serum/LiHep RT Performed daily on request. This includes iron,
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
ferritin, transferrin and %saturation.
Folate Folic Acid; Serum Folate Serum/LiHep RT Daily Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Red Cell Folate Red Cell Folate; Folate Red Cell; Folate RBC; RC Folate; RCF; RCFOL; Red Cell Folic Acid
Edta RT Tuesday and Friday Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Follicle Stimulating Hormone
FSH; FS Hormone Serum/LiHep RT Daily Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Free PSA Free to Total PSA Ratio; FPSA Serum RT Daily. Free PSA will not be done if PSA is <2.3. Min volume 0.5ml serum.
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Free T3 FT3; Free Triiodothyronine; T3 Serum/LiHep RT Daily. Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Free T4 FT4; Free Thyroxine; T4 Serum/LiHep RT 24hrs/7days Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Growth Hormone
Human Growth Hormone; HGH; GH;
Serum RT Mon-Fri Serum only Endocrinology ACT Pathology
HOMA HOMA; Homeostatic Model Assessment
Fluoride + LiHep/Serum RT Mon-Fri. HOMA Index is the same as Insulin Resistance Test. If HOMA requested without GTT - collect 1X fluoride + 1 X LiHep plasma/serum. If requested with GTT, perform as normal GTT with the collections at 0, +60, +120 minutes, enter as IGTT
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Homocysteine Homocysteine Blood Serum/LiHep RT Daily. Must be spun within 2hrs of collection. Serum is preferred specimen but can be done from LiHep. Min specimen 0.5ml
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Insulin Like Growth Factor
Insulin-like Growth Factor I; IGF-1; Serum RT Mon-Fri Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Insulin Insulin Serum/LiHep RT Daily. Add on - Only same day of collection unless there is a frozen aliquot.
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Luteinising Hormone
LH; Luteinizing Hormone Serum/LiHep RT Daily Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Macroprolactin Macroprolactin; MPRL; MacroPRL; Serum/LiHep RT As required. Usually done as add on by Endocrinology to evaluate high prolactin but can be ordered by clinicians.
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Methadone (Urine)
Methadone Urine Random Urine RT 24hrs/7days Endocrinology ACT Pathology
NT-ProBNP Brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT ProBNP), B type Natriuretic Peptide, N-Terminal B-type natriuretic peptide, BNP
Serum/LiHep RT Pending business case Endocrinology TCH
Oestradiol E2; Estradiol; Oestrogen Serum/LiHep RT Daily Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Opiates (Urine) Opiate Random Urine RT Daily Endocrinology ACT Pathology
P1NP Procollagen Type I N-Terminal Peptide; Procollagen Type I; N-Terminal Propeptide;
Serum/Hep RT Mon-Fri. Add on not possible if sample is >5 days old.
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Progesterone Prog, p4 Serum/LiHep RT Daily Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Prolactin PRL; Prol Serum/LiHep RT Daily Endocrinology ACT Pathology
PSA Prostate Specific Antigen; PSA; Total PSA; tPSA
Serum RT Tested Daily Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Parathyroid Hormone PTH
PTH; Parathyroid hormone; Serum/LiHep RT Daily. Minimum sample 200ul serum/plasma (0.5ml whole blood). Do not add on test if collection more than 48 hours old. Full name - Intact PTH.
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Renin Direct Renin; PRA; Plasma renin activity
Edta RT Mon, Wed, Fri. Collect anytime. Minimum sample
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
600uL of Edta plasma after centrifugation. Fasting samples preferred. Record patients’ posture: Supine (>30mins lying down) or Upright (>30mins). Must be kept at room temp prior to separation.
Sex Hormone Binding Glob
SHBG Serum/LiHep RT Mon- Fri. Add on - up to 3 days with 4C storage. To be ordered for male patients only.
Endocrinology Act Pathology
Tacrolimus Tacrolimus; FK506; Prograf; Tacro; Tcl
EDTA RT Mon and Thurs (before noon). Collect Trough specimen (just before next dose). Whole blood required. Absolute minimum 0.5ml for infants, but a result is not guaranteed if technical problems occur. Keep refrigerated, stable to 7 days at 2-8 degrees. If frozen don't thaw until testing.
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Testosterone Total Testosterone; Testo Serum/LiHep RT Mon-Fri Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Thyroglobulin Thyroglobulin; Tg; Thyro; Serum/LiHep RT Mon-Fri Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Thyroid Antibodies
Anti-Thyroid Antibodies; Thyroglobulin Antibodies; TGAB; TPO; Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies; Thyroid Autoantibodies; Anti TG abs; Anti Thyroglobulin; Anti Thyroid Microsomal Antibody; Anti Thyroid Microsomes; Anti Peroxidase
Serum/LiHep RT Mon- Fri. Includes Antithyroglobulin, Anti Microsomal ab, Antiperoxidase Abs.
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Antibody; Anti TPO; Thyroid auto antibodies;
Thyroid Function Test
TFT; TSH Serum/LiHep RT Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Thyroid Receptor Antibodies
TRAB; Thyrotropin Receptor Antibodies; TSH Receptor Antibodies; TSHRAB; Anti TSH Receptor Antibodies; Thyroid Stimulating Antibodies; LATS Test; TSAb; Anti TSH Receptor; Thyroid receptor antibodies; Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulins
Serum RT Mon-Fri Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Troponin T Trop T; LiHep/Serum RT Lab initiated test only Endocrinology Act Pathology
TSH Thyroid Stimulating Hormone; TFT; Thyroid Function test
Serum/LiHep RT Daily. Included in TFT Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Vitamin D 25-Hydroxy-Vitamin D; Vitamin D; Vit D; 25-OHCholecalciferol; 25-Hydroxycholecalciferol; Calcifediol; Vitamin D3; Vit D3; VITD; 25 OH VITD
Serum Tube Only RT Mon-Fri. Fasting preferred but not required. Min volume 0.2ml serum after centrifugation.
Endocrinology Act Pathology
Vitamin B12 B12; Vit B12; Cyanocobalamin; Cobalamin, Cbl
Serum/LiHep RT Daily Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Amphetamine (Urine)
Amph Urine RT Part of urine drug screen Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Amphetamine (UDS panel)
Urine drug screen; Drugs of Abuse Screen; Includes Benzodiazepine, Cannabis, Cocaine, Opiates
Urine RT See Drug screen (urine) Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Benzodiazepine (Urine)
Benz; Benzo Urine RT Part of urine drug screen Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Benzodiazepine (UDS panel)
Urine drug screen; Drugs of Abuse Screen; Includes Amphetamines, Cannabis, Cocaine, Opiates
Urine RT Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Cannabis (Urine)
Cann; THC; Tetrahydrocannabinol; Cannabinoids
Urine RT Part of urine drug screen Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Cannabis (UDS panel)
Urine drug screen; Drugs of Abuse Screen; Includes Amphetamines, Benzodiazepine, Cocaine, Opiates
Urine RT Part of urine drug screen Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Cocaine (Urine) Coc; Urine RT Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Cocaine (UDS panel)
Urine drug screen; Drugs of Abuse Screen; Includes Amphetamines, Benzodiazepine, Cannabis, Opiates
Urine RT Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Methadone (UDSAD panel)
Methadone Urine RT Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Opiates (UDS panel)
Urine drug screen; Drugs of Abuse Screen; Includes Amphetamines, Benzodiazepine, Cannabis, Cocaine
Urine RT Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Adrenal Vein Sampling
AVS Timed samples: Serum RT Mon -Fri Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
DEX; Timed samples: Serum RT Daily. Organised by Endo OP, private endo or ward. Patient takes 1 mg Dex at 11pm the night before the test. Collect cortisol sample at POP only between 8:00-9:00am. Patient factsheet available.
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Inferior Petrosal Sinus Sampling
IPSS Timed samples: Serum & EDTA
RT Mon-Fri. Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Arginine Stimulation Test
Growth Hormone Stimulation Test; GHST
Timed samples: Serum & Fluoride
RT Mon- Fri Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Clonidine Stimulation Test
Growth Hormone Stimulation Test. GHST
Timed samples: Serum & Fluoride
RT Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Clonidine Suppression Test
Clonidine Suppression of Catecholamines
Timed samples: Heparin RT Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Short Synacthen Test
SST; Short Synacthen Stimulation Test
Timed samples: Serum & EDTA
RT By appointment, phone Endocrinology Dept ext 43794, 42228 or 42794. Calvary outpatients should be referred to TCH Endocrinology. Requests for Calvary inpatients are
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
not organised by ACT Pathology but referring doctor in hospital.
Glucagon Stimulation Test
Glucagon Stimulation of Growth Hormone; GHST
Timed samples: Serum & Fluoride
RT
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Growth Hormone Suppression Test
GTT with Growth Hormone; Glucose Tolerance Test with Growth Hormone; GHST
Timed samples: Serum & Fluoride
RT
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Insulin Tolerance Test
Insulin Stress Test for Growth Hormone and Cortisol; GHST
Timed samples: Serum & Fluoride
RT
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Glucose Tolerance Test
GTT Timed samples: Fluoride RT Must be booked in for collection. Run when received. Fluoride samples to be collected at 0, 60, 120 minutes.
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Glucose Tolerance Test with Insulin
GTT with insulin Timed samples: Serum & Fluoride
RT Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Glucose Tolerance Test with Insulin and C peptide
GTT with insulin and C peptide Timed samples: Serum & Fluoride
RT Endocrinology ACT Pathology
GNRH Stimulation Test
LHRH; Lucrin Stimulation Test; Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone Stimulation Test;
Timed samples: Serum RT Refer patient to Endocrinology OP for collection x44032
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Saline Suppression Test
Saline Infusion Test Serum RT Endocrinology ACT Pathology
AFP (fluid) AFP body fluid Body fluid RT Endocrinology ACT Pathology
CEA (fluid) CEA body fluid Body fluid RT Endocrinology ACT Pathology
CA 125 (fluid) CA 125 body fluid Body fluid RT Endocrinology ACT Pathology
CA 153 (fluid) CA 153 body fluid Body fluid RT Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Apolipoprotein A1 & B
Apolipoprotein A1 (serum); APO-A; APO-A1; Apolipoprotein B (serum); APO-B;
Serum cool non- Medicare $22 Chemical Pathology
Royal Brisbane
Vitamin C Ascorbic Acid Serum frozen
Chemical Pathology
QHPS Enzyme Lab
Zika Serology (Pregnant)
Zika Serum cool
Immunoassay - Microbiology
NSW Health Pathology- ICPMR
Parvovirus Ab Parvo B19 Antibodies IgM; Parvo B19; Parvovirus Antibodies; Parvovirus Serology, Human Parvovirus
Serum cool
Immunoassay - Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Quantiferon Quantiferon TB Gold Plus Test; TB Gamma Interferon; Interferon-gamma release assay [IGRA]; QFT; QFTG; LTBI; QTFTB; Tuberculosis serology.
Special Tubes ring lab only performed Mon- Thursday and not day before a public holiday; non-Medicare $49.50
Immunoassay - Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Anti-Streptolysin O Streptococcus Group A Antibodies; Anti Streptolysin O Antibodies; ASOT; Rheumatic Fever Serology; Strep; Streptococcus Serology; Streptococcal Serology;
Serum frozen
Immunoassay - Microbiology
ACT Pathology
CA 199 (fluid) CA 199 body fluid Body fluid RT Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Thyroglobulin (fluid)
THYG body fluid Body fluid RT Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Heterophile Antibodies
Hetero antibodies; hetero; HAA; HAMA
Serum/LiHep RT Testing as required Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Prolactin Timed PRL3 Timed samples: Serum/LiHep
RT Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Aldosterone Renin Ratio
Renin, Aldosterone Serum & Edta see renin & aldo
Endocrinology ACT Pathology
PSA- For Females Only
Prostate Specific Antigen Serum RT Routine testing Endocrinology ACT Pathology
Streptolysin O Antibodies; ADB; ADBEI; Anti-DNase B; DNase; DNase B; Strep titre
Avian Precipitins Influenza Serology; Influenza Antibodies; Influenza Type A & B Antibodies; Flu A; Flu B; Avian Flu, Avian Influenza; H5N1; Swine Flu, Swine Influenza; H1N1;
Serum cool
Immunoassay - Microbiology
QHPS
Dengue Fever Dengue Virus Antibodies IgM; Flavivirus Serology; Dengue Fever IgM; Dengue Serology; Dengue Fever Serology
Serum cool include recent travel history
Immunoassay - Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Varicella Zoster IgM
Serum cool
Immunoassay - Microbiology
QHPS
Yersinia Serology
Serum cool
Immunoassay - Microbiology
QHPS - RBH
Amoebic Serology Entamoeba Histolytica Antibodies; Amoeba Serology; Amoebiasis; Amoebic Antibodies
Serum frozen
Immunoassay - Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Arbovirus Screen Arbovirus Serology; Flavivirus; alphavirus
Serum Tube cool
Immunoassay - Microbiology
QHPS and/or QFFS
Barmah Forest Ab Barmah Forest Virus Antibodies IgM; Barmah Forest Serology; BF IgM; BF Serology; BFV; BFV IgM
Serum Tube cool
Immunoassay - Microbiology
QHPS
Bordetella Pertussis (Serology)
Bordetella pertussis Toxins; Bordetella pertussis IgG; Whooping Cough Serology IgG
Serum cool Only IgG toxin performed Immunoassay - Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Brucella Serology Brucella Antibodies IgG and IgM; B.Abortus; Brucella Abortus Screen; Brucella Antibodies; Brucellosis; Brucella Serology
Serum Only cool
Immunoassay - Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Chlamydia Pneumoniae serology
Chlamydia Antibodies IgA and IgG; Chlamydophila Antibodies; Total Chlamydia Serology; Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) Serology; C. pneumoniae Serology; Ornithosis Serology; Parrot Disease; Parrot Fever; C.
Serum Only cool requires testing of paired specimen 10-14 days apart.
Immunoassay - Microbiology
ACT Pathology
psittaci; Chlamydia Psittacosis Serology; Chlamydia IgA and IgG; Chlamydia Serology; Chlamydia Trachomatis.
CMV cytomegalovirus; Cytomegalovirus Antibody (IgG and IgM); CMV serology
Serum (gold top) cool
Immunoassay - Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Epstein Barr Virus Epstein Barr Virus [EBV] Antibodies IgG and IgM; EBV; Glandular Fever Screen; Mononucleosis Serology; IM Serology; EBV Serology, Epstein-Barr Virus Screen
Serum Only cool
Immunoassay - Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Herpes Serology Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and 2 Antibodies IgG; HSV Serology; Human Herpes Virus 1 and 2 Serology; Herpes Simplex Antibodies
Serum cool
Immunoassay - Microbiology
ACT Pathology
HIV antibodies; HIV 1 & 2 Serum/Li Hep cool
Immunoassay - Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Measles IgG Measles Immunity; Serum cool
Immunoassay - Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Measles IgM Measles Virus Antibodies IgM; measles current infection
Serum cool
Immunoassay - Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Mumps IgG Mumps Antibodies IgG; Mumps Immune Status;
Serum cool
Immunoassay - Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Mumps IgM Mumps Antibodies IgM Serum cool
Immunoassay - Microbiology
QHPS
Mycoplasma Serology
Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies; Mycoplasma IgG & IgM serology; M pneumoniae
Serum Only cool
Immunoassay - Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Pertussis Ab Bordetella Pertussis Antibodies; Pertussis; B.Pertussis; Whooping Cough Serology; Pertussis serology;
Serum cool
Immunoassay - Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Pseudomonas Pseudomallei Serology Serum
Immunoassay - Microbiology
Townsville Gen Hosp Serology
Rubella Rubella IgG; Rubella IgM; Rubella IgM and IgG; Rubella immunity
Serum cool
Immunoassay - Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Syphilis Serology Treponema pallidum Antibodies; Rapid Plasma Reagin; RPR; TPGE; Treponemal Ab; Wassermann Reaction
Serum
Immunoassay - Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Toxoplasma Toxoplasma IgG; Toxoplasma IgM; Toxoplasma gondii Antibodies IgG and IgM; Tox; Toxo; Toxoplasma Serology; T.gondii; Toxoplasmosis Serology; TORCH serology;
Serum cool
Immunoassay - Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Varicella Zoster IgG
Zoster Serum
Immunoassay - Microbiology
ACT Pathology
VDRL
Serum
Immunoassay - Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Viral Resistance Testing (HIV)
Edta/ACD
Immunoassay - Microbiology
VIDRL
Viral Screen
Serum
Immunoassay - Microbiology
ACT Pathology
West Nile Virus Serology
Serum
Immunoassay - Microbiology
ICPMR Virology
Whooping Cough
Serum
Immunoassay - Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Wucheraria Bancrofti
Serum
Immunoassay - Microbiology
Westmead ICPMR Parasitology
Yellow Fever Virus Serology
Serum
Immunoassay - Microbiology
QLD Forensic & Scientific Serv
Zika Serology
Serum/CSF
Immunoassay - Microbiology
QLD Forensic & scientific Serv
Alpha 1 Anti-Trypsin
Alpha-1-Antitrypsin; AAT; A1AT; Alpha-1-AT; alpha 1 antitrypsin; alpha 1 AT
Serum cool
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Alpha 1 Anti Trypsin Phenotype
Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Genotype; AAT Genotype; AAT PCR
Serum Freeze within 1
Immunopathology RPAH Biochem
Protein
hour of collection
Anticardiolipin Antibody
Anti-Cardiolipin Antibodies IgG; ACL; Cardiolipin Antibodies; ACLA; anti-ACL
Serum cool
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Acetylcholine Receptor Abs
Anti-Cholinesterase Receptor Antibodies tests for Myasthenia Gravis
serum frozen
Immunopathology Concord Hospital
Tissue antibodies Anti-Mitochondrial Antibodies; AMA; Mitochondrial Antibodies; Anti Smooth Muscle Antibodies; SMA; ASMA; Smooth Muscle Antibody; ASM; anti-actin antibodies; AGPC; Gastric Parietal Cell Ab; anti-Actin Ab;GPC
Serum cool
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Adrenal Antibody Anti-Adrenal Antibodies; Anti 21-OH Dehydroxylase Antibody; Adrenal Antibodies; 21-Hydroxylase Antibodies; Testicular Antibodies
Serum frozen non-Medicare $34.80 Immunopathology RPA
Allergy Testing (General)
RAST; IgE RAST; Allergen-Specific IgE; Specific IgE; IgE to specific allergens
Serum frozen
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Anti-Nuclear Antibody
ANA; ANF; LE Cells; anti-lupus antibody; auto antibodies
Serum cool
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Ab
Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies; ANCA; pANCA; cANCA; Cytoplasmic Antibodies; atypical ANCA; Neutrophil Cytoplasm Antibodies; Vasculitic Screen; Vasculitis Screen
Serum frozen
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Anti-Topoisomerase 1 Antibody
Scl-70 antibody, Scleroderma Serum frozen
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Anti-Phospholipid Antibodies
Anti-Cardiolipin Antibodies IgG; ACL; CLA; CDL; Cardiolipin Antibodies; ACLA; anti-aCL;APLA
Serum frozen
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Aspergillus Specific IgE
Aspergillus IgE; Allergen-Specific IgE; Aspergillus RAST,
Serum frozen
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Aspergillus Precipitins
Aspergillus precipitins; Aspergillus serology; A.fumigatus; Aspergillus Antibodies;
Serum cool
Immunopathology QHPS
Beta 2 glycoprotein I IgG ab
Anti-Beta 2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies; Anti-Beta 2 Glycoprotein Antibody; Beta 2 Glycoprotein Antibody; B2GP1; AB2G; anti B2 glycoprotein; anti-b2gp1; b2gp1; B2 glycoprotein
Serum Only frozen
Immunopathology Act Pathology
Beta 2 Microglobulin
B2MG Serum/LiHep/Urine cool
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Bence Jones Protein
Protein Electrophoresis (random urine); Bence Jones Protein; BJP; UEPP; Urine Paraprotein Investigations; Urine Electrophoresis; Urine Free Light Chains
24hr plain urine/random urine
cool
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
C Reactive Protein CRP LiHep/Serum cool
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
C1 Esterase Inhibitor (FN & AG)
faeces OCP; Faeces C&S; Serum separate and freeze within 2 hrs
Special Handling required Immunopathology QHPS Protein Lab
C2 Complement Complement C2; Serum spun and frozen within 1 hr
Immunopathology Sutherland
Hospital
C3C4 Complement Complement C3 and C4; Complement Levels; Complement Studies; C34; C3C4
Serum cool
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Total Haemolytic Complement
CH50; Classical Complement Pathway; CH100; THC
Serum separate and freeze within 20 mins
Special handling requirements
Immunopathology QHPS
C5 Complement Complement C5 Serum separate and freeze within 2 hrs
Immunopathology Sutherland
Pathology
Coeliac Serology Anti-Tissue Transglutaminase Antibodies IgA; TTG; IgA TTG;
Serum Only frozen
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Tissue Transglutaminase; Anti TTG; Coeliac Antibodies; IgA Tissue Transglutamine Antibodies; Transglutaminase Antibodies; Coeliac screen; DGP; anti-Gliadin antibodies; AGA
C Reactive Protein CRP; C-Reactive Protein Serum/LiHep cool
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Cryofibrinogen
3 x Citrate tubes @37deg
keep at 37C until clotted & separated
Note special collection Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Cryoglobulin Cryoglobulin Screen; Cryoproteins;
2 x non gel Serum (red top) @ 37Deg
keep at 37C until clotted & separated
Note special collection Immunopathology ACT Pathology MON-FRI ONLY
CSF Protein Protein- CSF Black top CSF tube cool Must be tested within 30mins of collection
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Double Stranded DNA - See DNA
Anti dsDNA Antibodies; Anti double-stranded DNA; Anti Double Stranded DNA Antibodies; ds-DNA; DNA Binding; DNA; DNA Antibodies; anti-DNA; DNA
Serum cool
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Anti ENA Antibody Extractable Nuclear Antigen Antibodies; ENA Screen; Nuclear Antigens; Anti ENA; SSA/Ro; SSB/La; SSA Antibodies; Sjogrens Syndrome antibodies; SSB Antibodies; Anti Ro Antibodies; Anti La Antibodies; Anti Topoisomerase; Anti Smith Antibodies; anti Sm; RNP, anti RNP; anti U1RNP; U1RNP; U1 RNP; U1-RNP; Anti JO1 Antibodies; JO1 Antibodies; PMI Antibodies; Anti MI2; Anti Histidyl Transfer RNA Synthetase; Anti PCNA; Anti PM/Scl Antibody;
Serum cool
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Anti Ribosomal-P Antibody; Anti Ribonucleoprotein Antibody; Anti RNP Antibody; Scl70; Anti Scl70; Pmscl; anti pmscl; Topoisomerase I; Pm-Scl overlap; anti pm1; anti SSA; anti SSB; MI-2; anti-SRP; SRP antibodies; anti-EJ; anti-OJ; EJ/OJ; EJ; OJ; pl-7; pl7; pl-12; pl12; anti-pl7; anti-pl12
Immuno Electrophoresis
EPG; EPP; Protein Electrophoresis; Immunoglobulin electrophoresis; Immunofixation; Monoclonal Banding; Myeloma Screen; Paraproteins; Protein Fractions; sEPP; Serum Paraprotein; Serum Protein Electrophoresis; SPE; EPG; IEPG ;IEPP
Serum /random Urine cool
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Free Light Chains Kappa Light Chains; Lambda Light Chains; FLC; Light Chains; Light Chain disease
Serum/Urine cool
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane Antibodies
Anti GBM; GBM; Glomerular Basement Membrane; Anti Glomerular Basement Membrane antibodies
Serum cool
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Intrinsic Factor Antibody
IFA; Anti Intrinsic Factor; Anti IF; IFA
Serum cool
Immunopathology QHPS Megaloblastics
Immunoglobulins Immunoglobulin IgG; Immunoglobulin IgA; Immunoglobulin IgM; Ig; GAM; Gamma Globulins; Globulins; Ig Quantitation; IG studies; IGS; serum Ig;
Serum/LiHep cool
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Immunoglobulin IgD
IgD Serum cool
Immunopathology RPAH Immunology
Immunoglobulin IgE
IgE Serum/Heparin frozen
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Oligoclonal Studies CSF IgG/Alb ratio, CSF Index; CSF Oligoclonal bands; CSF Protein
CSF (in sterile black top tube) + Serum/Heparin
cool
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Rheumatoid Factor
RF; RFN; RhF; RA Screen Serum Only cool
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Tetanus Antibodies
Tetanus Abs; Tetanus Serology; Tetanus Toxoid Antibodies
Serum frozen
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Tryptase Tryptase Serum frozen sample collect preferably between 30mins and 3 hrs after the anaphylactic episode. Note time of reaction and time of collection
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Vasculitis Screen ANCA Serum frozen
Immunopathology ACT Pathology
Blood Culture - adult set BC
8-10 ml of blood into aerobic (blue top) and then anaerobic bottle (purple top).
Room temperature
At least two sets of blood cultures are recommended for investigation of sepsis. An aerobic blood culture bottle can also be used for culture of sterile site fluids, such as joint fluid. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Blood Culture - paediatric bottle BC
3-5ml of blood into the paediatric bottle (pink top).
Room temperature Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Blood Culture - Mycobacterium and Fungi TB
3-5ml of blood or bone marrow into the Mycolytic F bottle (red top).
Room temperature
Bottles are available on request from the laboratory on x42514 Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Sputum - Mycobacterium
tuberculosis, TB, AFB, ZN, MAC, avium
Sputum (not saliva) in yellow top container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Three early morning specimens on consecutive days is recommended. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Urine - Mycobacterium
tuberculosis, TB, AFB, ZN, MAC, avium, BCG
Complete morning urine collections in 2L collection container.
Room temperature or
Three collections on different days are recommended. Please Microbiology
ACT Pathology
refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
contact the Collection Centre on 5124 2816 to supply the 2L collection container.
Tissue - Mycobacterium
tuberculosis, TB, AFB, ZN, MAC, avium, ulcerans, BCG
FRESH tissue in sterile container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Fluid - Mycobacterium tuberculosis, TB, AFB, ZN, MAC, avium
At least 10ml of fluid in sterile container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs Microbiology
ACT Pathology
CSF - Mycobacterium tuberculosis, TB, AFB, ZN, MAC, avium
A least 10ml of CSF in black top container. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Swab - Mycobacterium
tuberculosis, TB, AFB, ZN, MAC, avium, ulcerans, buruli, Bairnsdale
Swabs specimens are generally not accepted for Mycobacterial culture due to poor sensitivity. Please provide a tissue or fluid sample or discuss with the on-call Microbiologist regarding testing options.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Gastric Lavage - Mycobacterium
tuberculosis, TB, AFB, ZN, MAC, avium
50 ml of saline returned via NG tube in sterile container.
Transport to Microbiology Laboratory ASAP for testing.
Recommend an 8am morning specimen. Please notify the microbiology laboratory of likely arrival time, as the specimen requires urgent processing to neutralise the gastric acid. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Mycobacterium tuberculosis - PCR TB, AFB
Mycobacterium tuberculosis PCR is only routinely performed on smear positive respiratory specimens. For all other specimens please discuss testing with the on-call Microbiologist.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Mycobacterium ulcerans - PCR buruli, ulcer, bairnsdale
FRESH tissue specimen in a sterile container for routine MCS, Mycobacterial culture and M. ulcerans PCR is recommended. In the absence of a tissue specimen, a dry flocked swab or green viral swab is suitable for PCR.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Referral approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided. Microbiology
Pathology Queensland
Mycobacterium leprae - PCR Leprosy
FRESH tissue specimen in a sterile container for routine MCS, Mycobacterial culture and M. leprae PCR is recommended.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Referral approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided. A formalin fixed specimen for histological examination for leprosy is also required. Microbiology
Pathology Queensland
Cerebrospinal fluid - MCS
meningitis, encephalitis, meningococcus, pneumococcus, meningitis, streptococcus, pneumoniae, listeria, GBS, Group B, herpes, simplex, HSV, CMV, VZV, varicella, Black Top CSF tube x 1-4.
Transport to Microbiology Laboratory ASAP for testing.
Glucose and protein performed routinely on CSF specimens. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
enterovirus, EV, parechovirus
Cerebrospinal fluid - Multiplex PCR
encephalitis, meningococcus, pneumococcus, meningitis, streptococcus, pneumoniae, listeria, GBS, Group B, herpes, simplex, HSV, CMV, VZV, varicella, enterovirus, EV, parechovirus
Black Top CSF tube x 3-4. Testing is not performed in the setting of normal CSF white cell count and absence of significant clinical history. Please discuss further testing options with the on-call Microbiologist.
Transport to Microbiology Laboratory ASAP for testing.
Testing is not performed in the setting of normal CSF white cell count and absence of significant clinical history. If required, please discuss further testing options with the on-call Microbiologist. Organisms included on panel: Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, Listeria monocytogenes, Streptococcus agalactiae, Haemophilus influenzae b, HSV1, HSV2, VZV, CMV, enterovirus and parechovirus. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Cerebrospinal fluid - 14-3-3 protein CJD Black Top CSF tube x 3-4.
Transport to Microbiology Laboratory ASAP for testing.
Testing is only available for specimens with <10 red cells and <500 white cells and must be approved by the on-call Microbiologist. Microbiology
Florey Institute, Melbourne
Faeces - Adenovirus Brown top container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Faeces - MCS
Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, vibrio, cholera, yersinia Brown top container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if
Microscopy and culture for common enteric pathogens such as Salmonella, Shigella and Microbiology
ACT Pathology
greater than 24hrs
Campylobacter. Please include on request form if other bacterial pathogens are suspected.
Faeces - Clostridium difficile CD Brown top container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Repeat testing is not routinely performed within 7 days of a negative test and 30 days of a positive test. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Faeces - Giardia/Cryptosporidium Brown top container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Faeces - Shiga toxin E coli STEC, hus, EHEC Brown top container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Referral approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided. Microbiology
NSW Health Pathology
Faeces - Norovirus Brown top container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Testing restricted to specific indications. Please contact the on-call Microbiologist if necessary, to discuss diagnostic options. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Faeces - Rotavirus Brown top container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Faeces - OCP
amoeba, entamoeba, strongyloides, hookworm, ova, cyst,
Brown top container. 2-3 specimen collected on alternate days.
Room temperature or
Only performed when clinical details of travel and/or parasite of Microbiology
ACT Pathology
parasite, pinworm, whipworm, enterobius
refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
interest is provided and excludes testing for Giardia/Cryptosporidium which are diagnosed using alternate techniques.
Faeces - Shistosomiasis bilharzia
Brown top container. 2-3 specimens collected on alternate days.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Provide specific travel details to assist with speciation. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Faeces - Enterovirus polio, flaccid paralysis Brown top container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Referral approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided. Microbiology
VIDRL, Victoria
Faeces - Helicobacter pylori antigen Brown top container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Faeces - Fat globules Brown top container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Faeces - Multiplex PCR Brown top container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Referral approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided. Microbiology
Pathology Queensland
Faeces - Entamoeba histolytica PCR Brown top container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Referral approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided. Microbiology
NSW Pathology (Westmead)
Faeces - Strongyloides Culture Harada Brown top container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Referral approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided. Microbiology
NSW Pathology (Concord)
Urine - MCS
Midstream urine in yellow top container. Other specimens include suprapubic taps, in/out catheters and urine collected during surgery or insertion of a nephrostomy. Specimens collected via an existing indwelling catheter, nephrostomy tube or ileal conduit are often contaminated or colonised with bacteria/fungi.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Urine - Dysmorphic Red Cells sediment
Midstream urine in yellow top container. Other specimens include suprapubic taps, in/out catheters and urine collected during surgery or insertion of a nephrostomy. Specimens collected via an existing indwelling catheter, nephrostomy
Transport to Microbiology Laboratory ASAP for testing.
Specimens received in the laboratory between 7pm-6am are not suitable as must be processed within 5 hours of collection. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
tube or ileal conduit are often contaminated or colonised with bacteria/fungi.
Urine - Casts sediment
Midstream urine in yellow top container. Other specimens include suprapubic taps, in/out catheters and urine collected during surgery or insertion of a nephrostomy. Specimens collected via an existing indwelling catheter, nephrostomy tube or ileal conduit are often contaminated or colonised with bacteria/fungi.
Transport to Microbiology Laboratory ASAP for testing.
Specimens received in the laboratory between 7pm-6am are not suitable as must be processed within 5 hours of collection. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Urine - Schistosomiasis bilharzia
Terminal urine collected between noon-3pm in yellow top container.
Transport to Microbiology Laboratory ASAP for testing.
For detection of S. haematobium. Due to low level egg release, recommend three specimens on different days. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Urine - Gonorrhoea culture gonococcal
First pass urine in yellow top container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Ensure that gonococcal culture is specifically requested. A bacterial urethral swab is preferred for culture; however, urine may be an alternative if collection of a swab is not possible. Specimens for PCR are also recommended. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Urine - Legionella antigen
Urine in yellow top container.
Room temperature
Testing restricted to specific indications. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Please contact the on-call Microbiologist if necessary, to discuss diagnostic options.
Urine - Pneumococcal antigen streptococcus
Urine in yellow top container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Testing restricted to specific indications. Please contact the on-call Microbiologist if necessary, to discuss diagnostic options. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Urine - Crystals uric, cysteine, urate, cholesterol
Urine in yellow top container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Urine - Eosinophils Urine in yellow top container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Urine - fat globules Urine in yellow top container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Swab (general) - MCS wound, ulcer, pus
Blue top swab for bacterial and yeast culture only.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
For sterile sites, fluid and/or tissue specimens are preferred, particularly for atypical organisms such as mould and mycobacterium. For dermatophytes collect skin scrapings. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Swab (throat) - CS Blue top swab for bacterial culture only.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Please include in the clinical history if atypical organisms such as diphtheria or gonococcus (also collect a yellow top swab for PCR) are suspected. If viruses (eg HSV) or syphilis are suspected collect a green top viral swab for PCR. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Swab (ear) - MCS
Blue top swab for bacterial and yeast/mould culture only.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Swab (eye) - MCS
Blue top swab for bacterial and yeast culture only.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
If Chlamydia or gonococcus are suspected also collect a yellow top swab for PCR. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Swab (genital) - MCS
cervical, vaginal, BV, vaginosis, thrush, candidiasis, trichomonas
Blue top swab for bacterial and yeast culture.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Cervical swab preferred for gonococcal culture. If Chlamydia or gonococcus are suspected also collect a yellow top swab for PCR. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Swab - Gonococcal culture
gonorrhoea, throat, anal, urethral, cervical Blue top swab.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
If not already performed, also collect a yellow top swab for gonococcal PCR. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Group B Streptococcus screen GBS, swab
For routine screening a combined vaginal/rectal blue top swab is
Room temperature or Microbiology
ACT Pathology
recommended from 35 weeks.
refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Fluid (general) - MCS
Sterile container (at least 5ml). If additional fluid available 3-5ml in paediatric blood culture bottle.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Fluid (joint) - MCS & crystals
gout, pseudogout, CPP, calcium pyrophosphate, uric acid, urate, arthritis
Sterile container (at least 1ml). If additional fluid available 3-5ml in paediatric blood culture bottle and 1-3ml in EDTA tube (to avoid clotting to allow more accurate cell count).
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Fluid (CAPD) - MCS peritoneal
2x50ml sterile falcon tubes (or 3x30ml sterile containers) and 8-10ml in adult aerobic and anaerobic blood culture bottles.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs (blood culture bottles keep at RT Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Fine needle aspirate - MCS FNA Sterile container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Cultured routinely for bacterial and yeast. Please indicate on request form if atypical bacteria, such as Mycobacterium, or fungi are suspected. For further information on testing contact the on-call Microbiologist. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Bone marrow aspirate - CS TB, fungi, Mycobacterium
For routine bacteria use a paediatric blood
Room temperature Microbiology
ACT Pathology
culture bottle or adult aerobic bottle. For Mycobacterium or fungi use the Mycolytic-F blood culture bottle available from the Microbiology laboratory.
Tissue - MCS FRESH tissue in sterile container.
Transport to Microbiology Laboratory ASAP for testing.
Cultured routinely for bacterial and yeast. Please indicate on request form if atypical bacteria, such as Mycobacterium, or fungi are suspected. For further information on testing contact the on-call Microbiologist. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Tissue - Helicobacter pylori CS
FRESH tissue in yellow top container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Corneal scrape - MCS
Collection kits are provided by the Microbiology laboratory to the Ophthalmology Department
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Collection kits are provided by the Microbiology laboratory to the Ophthalmology Department. Please provide relevant exposure history (eg foreign body, contact lens, corneal surgery) to inform appropriate testing. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Acanthamoeba PCR
Corneal scrape in normal saline or contact lens fluid. Cerebrospinal fluid is also able to be tested
Transport to Microbiology Laboratory
Referral approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis Microbiology
NSW Pathology (SEALS)
in suspected meningoencephalitis.
ASAP for testing.
of clinical details provided.
Intravascular catheter tips - CS PICC, CVC, PIVC, IVC Yellow top container.
Room Temperature
Other types of tips (eg urinary catheter, intercostal catheter) are not routinely cultured. Please contact the on-call Microbiologist to discuss diagnostic options. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Implanted devices - CS
porta Cath, PJI, metalwork, prosthesis, graft
Sterile container. For orthopaedic devices, collection kits are available within the theatre complex.
Room Temperature Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Skin scrapings - fungal microscopy/culture Yellow top container.
Room Temperature
Use a sterile scalpel blade to scrape the edge of the lesion and collect the skin scrapes this into a yellow top container. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Nail clippings - fungal microscopy/culture Yellow top container.
Room Temperature
If possible, collect the subungual debris in addition to nail clippings. Sample the discoloured, dystrophic or brittle parts of the nail only, sampling as far back as possible from the distal part of the nail. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Hair - fungal microscopy/culture Yellow top container.
Room Temperature
Pluck hairs from the affected area with forceps (infected hairs come out easily) and scrape the scalp with a scalpel. Preferably, the sample should include hair roots, the contents Microbiology
ACT Pathology
of plugged follicles and skin scales. Hair cut with a scissors is unsatisfactory as the focus of infection is usually below or near the surface of the scalp.
Parasite identification Yellow top container. Room Temperature
Please provide relevant travel/exposure history. May require referral to the Entomology Department at NSW Pathology (Westmead) Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Sputum - MCS Yellow top container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Cultured for routine bacteria and fungi. Please indicate if atypical bacteria (eg Mycobacterium, Nocardia, Legionella) or fungi (eg Cryptococcus) are suspected or if the patient has cystic fibrosis. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Bronchial wash/lavage - MCS Yellow top container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Cultured for routine bacteria and fungi. Please indicate if atypical bacteria (eg Mycobacterium, Nocardia, Legionella) or fungi (eg Cryptococcus) are suspected or if the patient has cystic fibrosis. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Endotracheal aspirate - MCS Yellow top container.
Room temperature or refrigerate if
Cultured for routine bacteria and fungi. Please indicate if atypical bacteria (eg Mycobacterium, Microbiology
ACT Pathology
greater than 24hrs
Nocardia, Legionella) or fungi (eg Cryptococcus) are suspected or if the patient has cystic fibrosis.
Nasopharyngeal aspirate - MCS
NPA collection container with TRANSPORT lid to avoid specimen leakage during transport.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Cultured for routine bacteria and fungi. Please indicate if atypical bacteria (eg Mycobacterium, Nocardia, Legionella) or fungi (eg Cryptococcus) are suspected or if the patient has cystic fibrosis. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
MRO screen - MRSA
One blue top swab of groin and one blue top swab of anterior nares.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Refer to infection prevention and control procedures with regards to circumstance where additional specimens are indicated eg SPC site. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Pre-op MSSA/MRSA screen
One blue top swab of groin and one blue top swab of anterior nares.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Recommended pre-op cardiac surgery, orthopaedic surgery involving insertion of prostheses and vascular surgery involving insertion of vascular grafts. Operative history must be provided. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
MRO screen - VRE One blue top swab of rectum/perianal area.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Refer to infection prevention and control procedures with regards to circumstance where additional specimens Microbiology
ACT Pathology
are indicated eg SPC site.
MRO screen - Candida auris
One blue top swab of combined bilateral axillae and groin and one blue top swab of anterior nares.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Refer to infection prevention and control procedures with regards to circumstance where additional specimens are indicated eg SPC site. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
MRO screen - CRE One blue top swab of rectum.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Refer to infection prevention and control procedures with regards to circumstance where additional specimens are indicated eg SPC site. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
MRO screen - Gram negatives
One blue top swab of rectum.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Include details of previously isolated MRO. Refer to infection prevention and control procedures with regards to circumstance where additional specimens are indicated eg SPC site. Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Viral culture
Viral culture is not routinely performed in most laboratories as molecular techniques have replaced most indications. N/A
For further advice on diagnostic options please contact the on-call Microbiologist. Microbiology N/A
16s RNA PCR and DNA Sequencing on Specimen
Only specimens from sterile sites which are culture negative. Please discuss specimen types with the on-call Microbiologist. N/A
Referral approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided. Microbiology
NSW Pathology (Westmead)
Aspergillus PCR
Bronchial wash, fine needle aspirate or sterile tissue/fluid.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Only specimens from haematology or other severely immunocompromised patients with suspected invasive Aspergillosis. Referral approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided. Microbiology
NSW Pathology (Westmead)
Panfungal PCR
Only specimens from sterile sites which are culture negative. Please discuss specimen types with the on-call Microbiologist.
Room temperature or refrigerate if greater than 24hrs
Referral approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided. Microbiology
NSW Pathology (Westmead)
Typing - Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Culture isolates of Mycobacterium tuberculosis are routinely referred for whole genome sequencing for public health purposes. N/A Microbiology
NSW Pathology (Westmead)
Typing - Invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae
Culture isolates of invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae are routinely referred for serotyping for public health purposes. N/A Microbiology
NSW Pathology (Westmead)
Typing - Invasive Haemophilus influenzae B
Culture isolates of invasive Haemophilus influenzae are routinely tested for serotype b. N/A Microbiology
ACT Pathology
Typing - Listeria monocytogenes
Culture isolates of Listeria monocytogenes are routinely referred for whole genome N/A Microbiology
Melbourne Diagnostic Unit
sequencing for public health purposes.
Typing - Salmonella species
Culture isolates of Salmonella are routinely referred for typing for public health purposes. N/A Microbiology
Melbourne Diagnostic Unit
Typing - Shigella species
Culture isolates of Shigella are routinely referred for typing for public health purposes. N/A Microbiology
Melbourne Diagnostic Unit
Typing - Burkholderia cepacia complex
Culture isolates of Burkholderia cepacia complex in cystic fibrosis patients are routinely referred for typing. N/A
Molecular Microbiology
Pathology Queensland
Typing - Neisseria meningitidis
Neisseria meningitidis PCR detected/culture negative specimens are routinely referred for genotyping for public health purposes. N/A
Molecular Microbiology
NSW Pathology (Liverpool)
Typing - Enterovirus
Enterovirus PCR detected specimens are routinely referred for genotyping for national surveillance purposes. N/A
Molecular Microbiology
VIDRL, Victoria
Adenosine Deaminase-Red Cell
red cell enzymes EDTA cool Minimum volume 1 ml EDTA. Blood film required. Collect normal control at the same time. Send Monday to Thursday.
Haematology Children's Hospital, Westmead
Babesia Babesia microti, babesia divergens,
EDTA cool Thick and Thin films Haematology Haematology
Blood Film Examination film, film review, PBF EDTA cool Can be added on within 8 hours of collection
Haematology ACT Pathology
Bone marrow BM; bone marrow aspirate; bone marrow biopsy
bone marrow cool Booked in by Haematology clinic. Available Monday to Friday
Haematology ACT Pathology
Full Blood Count FBC, White Cell Count, WCC, WBC, Eosinophils, Red Cell Count, RCC, RBC indices, Haemoglobin, Hgb, Hb, Haematocrit, Hct, Packed Cell Volume, PCV, Platelet Count, Plt, FBE, CBE, Complete Blood Examination, CBC, differential, white cell differential
EDTA cool 4ml EDTA preferred but difficult collections or children use paediatric EDTA ESR and CD34, if required, can share same 4ml sample Process within 8 hrs of collection
Haematology ACT Pathology
G6PD Abnormal for Confirmation
G6PD assay, EDTA cool Ordered by Haematology staff only Sample less than 7 days old
Haematology New Children’s Westmead
G6PD Screening Test Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase, G6PA, Dehydrogenase Deficiency Assay
EDTA cool Can be stored up to 7 days at 2-8 degrees Requires samples to NOT be underfilled
Haematology ACT Pathology
Haemoglobin only Hb EDTA cool 4ml EDTA preferred but difficult collections or children use paediatric EDTA
Haematology ACT Pathology
Haemoglobin studies HbA2, HbF, HbH, HbEPP, Haemoglobin Studies, Thalassaemia Screen, Alpha Thalassaemia Screen, Beta Thalassaemia Screen, HbEPG, HbA, HbS, Hb Electrophoresis, Unstable Haemoglobin Studies; Haemoglobinopathy Investigations, Sickle Cell
Edta/ Serum/LiHep
cool Batched - usually run once a week Add on - EDTA must be less than 12 hours old. Must have Serum/Heparin for add on iron studies Paed EDTA - minimum of 500uL Test includes FBC, Retic,
Haematology ACT Pathology
Anaemia, Sickle Cell Disease
HbEpp, HbA2, HbF, HbH and any abnormal Hb.
Haemolytic screen haemolysis This is not an individual test. Testing may include FBC, retic, haptoglobin, LDH, Bilirubin, DCT
Haematology Biochemistry
ACT Pathology
Haemosiderin - Urinary
urine cool As required Haematology ACT Pathology
Hb F only HbF EDTA cool Add on - within 7 days of collection
Haematology Act Pathology
HbS only
EDTA cool Add on - within 7 days of collection
Haematology Act Pathology
Heinz Bodies
EDTA cool Must be booked in. Can share with FBC sample
Haematology ACT Pathology
Hexokinase RBC hexokinase RBC films EDTA cool Must be booked in. Can share with FBC sample
Haematology NCH Westmead
Infectious Mononucleosis Test
IM Screen, Monospot, Mono, Paul-Bunnell Antibodies
EDTA Serum Heparin
cool Must be performed within 8 hours of EDTA collection Up to 3 days for Serum/Plasma kept at 2-8 degrees
Haematology ACT Pathology
Instability Test unstable haemoglobin EDTA cool, on ice brick
minimum volume 3 ml EDTA
Haematology RPAH Haem Special
Malarial Parasite Invest. ID
P.Falciparum, P.Vivax, P Malariae, P Ovale, P. Knowelsi; Thick & Thin films for malaria, malaria screen, malarial species
EDTA cool Add on - up to 8 hours from collection
Haematology ACT Pathology
Malarial-Species Referral
Malaria species identification confirmation
HSEND cool Laboratory initiated Haematology Westmead ICPMR Haematology
Mean Sphered Cell Volume
V For View cool Ordered by
Haematology staff only Haematology Act
Pathology
Microfilariae Babesia, Microfilariae EDTA cool Thick and Thin films Haematology Haematology
Non-Patient FBC Cord Hb, Foetal Hb, Pleural fluid Hb
EDTA cool Ordered when FBC, Hb, WCC, diff requested on fluids such as foetal samples, knee fluids and pleural fluids. ** If requested on unborn child - enter under mother’s demographics **
Haematology ACT Pathology
Platelet Count Platelets, PLT, Thrombocytes
EDTA cool Part of FBC but can be requested separately
Haematology ACT Pathology
Pyrimidine 5 Nucleotidase Screen
red cell enzymes Edta Or LiHep Within 7 days of collection
Haematology Children's Hospital, Westmead
Pyruvate Kinase red cell enzymes V For View cool Adult - 2-3mls EDTA. Paed - 1 mL EDTA. Needs Control Collect Monday - Thursday only. Send whole blood at 4 degrees. Send 4 fresh films, FBC and retic report. Sample must be less than 7 days old.
Haematology NCH Haematology
Reticulocyte Count Retic Count, Retics, Reticulocytes
EDTA cool Add on - up to 12 hours from collection
Haematology ACT Pathology
Sickle Cell Screen HbS V - For View cool Requires approval of Haematologist.
Haematology ACT Pathology
Urinary Haemosiderin Haemosiderin Spot Urine cool "Haemosiderin laden macrophages" done by Cytology
Haematology ACT Pathology
Urine Haemoglobin Urine Hb Urine or other Fluids cool Only analysed if no clots/aggregates
Haematology ACT Pathology
Viscosity-Plasma Plasma Viscosity 2 full EDTA cool Collect a 3rd EDTA if FBC required
Haematology ACT Pathology
White Blood Cells WBC, WCC EDTA Part of FBC but can be requested separately
Haematology ACT Pathology
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
APTT; PTT; Activated Partial Thrombin Time
Citrate must be in the laboratory within 2 hours of collection
As requested, 24 hours a day. APTT is used for monitoring unfractionated heparin and as part of a full coagulation profile.
Coagulation ACT Pathology
Activated Protein C Resistance
APCR Citrate Must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Specimens that are not sent to the main laboratory within 4 hours should be double spun, separated and frozen before transporting
Batched weekly. Coagulation ACT Pathology
ADAMTS 13 ADAMTS 13; TTP 2 x Citrate Must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Specimens that are not sent to the main laboratory within 4 hours should be double spun, separated and frozen before transporting.
Send away test. ADAMTS 13 activity and ADAMTS13 antibodies may also be requested.
Coagulation John Hunter Pathology
Anti-Factor 10A Anti Xa Activity; Factor 10a Antibodies; Anti Factor Xa; Xa Antibodies; F-Xa Antibodies; F-Xa; F-10a; F10a; Clexane (Enoxaparin); Fragmin (Dalteparin); Unfractionated Heparin; UFH; Uhep; Low Molecular Weight
Citrate must be in the laboratory within 2 hours of collection
As requested, Test may be used for monitoring low molecular weight heparin or unfractionated heparin. Specimen should be collected 4 hours post infusion of low molecular weight heparin. Note anti-Xa may also be requested for measuring DOACs.
Coagulation ACT Pathology
Heparin;APIX;Apixaban; Rivaraoxaban; Orgaran
Refer to Apixaban and Rivaroxaban.
Antithrombin III Antithrombin 3; AT-3; AT-III, Antithrombin
Citrate Must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Specimens that are not sent to the main laboratory within 4 hours should be double spun, separated and frozen before transporting.
Batched weekly. Test should not be requested while patient is on anti- Xa DOAC therapy (Rivaroxaban and Apixaban).
Coagulation ACT Pathology
Apixaban Level/ Eliquis level
Eliquis; anti- Xa; Apix Citrate must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection
As requested, for peak levels specimen should be collected 2-3 hours post dose.
Coagulation ACT Pathology
APTT Mixing Test mixing test; AM; mixing studies
Citrate must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection
As requested, 24 hours a day
Coagulation ACT Pathology
Dabigatran Pradaxa; dilute thrombin time; DTT
citrate must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection
As requested, for peak levels specimen should be collected 2-4 hours post dose.
Coagulation Act Pathology
D-Dimer Or XDP XDP; DIMER; D Dimer; FDP Citrate must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection
As requested, 24 hours a day
Coagulation Act Pathology
DIC screen DIC; disseminated intravascular haemolysis
citrate must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection
Coagulation ACT Pathology
Drug induced thrombocytopenia
drug induced platelet antibodies; quinine antibodies
citrate must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection
Test must be booked in through the laboratory. Contact Ph.51242834
Coagulation ACT Pathology
Factor II Factor 2; F2; FII; Coagulation Factor 2; Coagulation Factor II; Prothrombin
Citrate Must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Specimens that are not sent to the main laboratory within 4 hours should be double spun, separated and frozen before transporting.
As requested, if urgent otherwise batched weekly.
Coagulation ACT Pathology
Factor IX Factor 9; F IX; F-IX; F-9; F9; ; IX; Coagulation Factor 9; Coagulation Factor IX; Christmas Factor; Christmas Disease Screen;
Citrate Must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Specimens that are not sent to the main laboratory within 4 hours should be double spun, separated and frozen before transporting.
As requested, if urgent otherwise batched weekly.
Coagulation ACT Pathology
Factor IX Inhibitor Factor 9 Inhibitor; F-IX Inhibitor; IX Inhibitor; F-9 Inhibitor; F-9Ab; Factor 9 Autoantibodies; Coagulation Factor 9I; Anti F9 Antibodies;Factor Inhibitor Assays
2 x Citrate Must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Specimens that are not sent to the main laboratory within 4 hours should be double spun, separated and frozen before transporting.
As requested, if urgent otherwise batched weekly.
Coagulation ACT Pathology
Factor V Factor 5; F5; FV; F-V; V; Coagulation Factor 5; Coagulation Factor V; Proaccelerin; Labile Factor
citrate Must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Specimens that are not sent to the main laboratory within 4 hours should be double spun,
As requested, if urgent otherwise batched weekly.
Coagulation ACT Pathology
separated and frozen before transporting.
Factor VII Factor 7; F-VII; F7; VII; Coagulation Factor 7; Coagulation Factor VII; Stable Factor;
Citrate Must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Specimens that are not sent to the main laboratory within 4 hours should be double spun, separated and frozen before transporting.
As requested, if urgent otherwise batched weekly.
Coagulation Act Pathology
Factor VIII Factor 8; F-8; F 8; F8; VIII; Coagulation Factor 8; Coagulation Factor VIII; Antihaemophilic Factor; Antihaemophilic Globulin; AHF
Citrate Must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Specimens that are not sent to the main laboratory within 4 hours should be double spun, separated and frozen before transporting.
As requested, if urgent otherwise batched weekly.
Coagulation Act Pathology
Factor VIII Inhibitor Factor 8 Inhibitor; F-VIII Inhibitor; F-8Ab; Factor 8 Autoantibodies; Coagulation Factor 8I; VIII Inhibitor; Anti F8 antibodies; F8 inhibitor; Factor Inhibitor Assays; F8I
2 x Citrate Must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Specimens that are not sent to the main laboratory within 4 hours should be double spun, separated and frozen before transporting.
As requested, if urgent otherwise batched weekly.
Coagulation ACT Pathology
Factor X Factor 10; F X; FX; F10; F 10; X; Coagulation Factor X; Coagulation Factor 10; Stuart Factor; Stuart-Prower Factor
Citrate Must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Specimens that are not sent to the main laboratory within 4 hours should be double spun, separated and frozen before transporting.
As requested, if urgent otherwise batched weekly.
Coagulation ACT Pathology
Factor XI Factor 11; F11; F-XI; FXI; XI; Factor XI; Factor XI; Coagulation Factor 11; Coagulation Factor XI; Haemophilia C Screen
Citrate Must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Specimens that are not sent to the main laboratory within 4 hours should be double spun, separated and frozen before transporting.
As requested, if urgent otherwise batched weekly.
Coagulation ACT Pathology
Factor XII Factor 12; F-XII; F12; XII; Coagulation Factor 12; Coagulation Factor XII; Hageman Factor
Citrate Must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Specimens that are not sent to the main laboratory within 4 hours should be double spun, separated and frozen before transporting.
As requested, if urgent otherwise batched weekly.
Coagulation ACT Pathology
Factor XIII Factor XIII; factor 13; F13 Citrate Must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Specimens that are not sent to the main laboratory within 4 hours should be double spun,
Send away test. Coagulation John Hunter Pathology
separated and frozen before transporting.
Fibrinogen FIB Citrate must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection
As requested, 24 hours a day
Coagulation ACT Pathology
Fibrinogen - Immunological
Fib Immuno Edta must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection
Send away test. Coagulation QHPS
Full Coagulation Profile FCP; PT; INR; APTT; coag; coagulation screen
Citrate must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection
As requested, 24 hours a day
Coagulation ACT Pathology
Heparin Dependent Platelet Abs
HITS; Heparin Induced Ab Screen; HITTS; HIT; Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia Screen; heparin antibody
Citrate must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection
As requested, Coagulation ACT Pathology
HMW kininogen 2 x citrate Must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Specimens that are not sent to the main laboratory within 4 hours should be double spun, separated and frozen before transporting.
Send away test. Screening test may be performed by laboratory.
Coagulation ACT Pathology
INR International Normalized Ratio; FCP
Citrate must be in the laboratory within 6 hours of collection
As requested, 24 hours a day
Coagulation ACT Pathology
Lupus Anticoagulant LUPA; LA; LAC; PTT-LA; Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor; Dilute Russell Viper Venom; DRVVT; KCT; Anti Lupus Antibody; Russell Viper Venom; Lupus Inhibitor.
2 x Citrate Must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Specimens that are not sent to the main laboratory within 4 hours should be double spun,
Batched weekly. Test should not be requested while patient is on DOAC therapy.
Coagulation ACT Pathology
separated and frozen before transporting.
Mixing studies correction studies; APTT mix; PT mix
Citrate must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection
As requested, Coagulation ACT Pathology
Non-Patient FCP NPFCP Citrate must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection
As requested, 24 hours a day. This test is performed on cell salvage specimens. NPFCP includes, PT, INR, APTT and fibrinogen.
Coagulation ACT Pathology
Orgaran/ Danaparoid level
Org Citrate must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection
As requested, Coagulation ACT Pathology
PFA PFA 100; PFA 200; platelet function test; platelet function assay
2 x citrate must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection
SPECIMENS MUST NOT BE CENTRIFUGED. Specimen must have an appropriate label added and be placed in a plastic bag. The laboratory must be notified that a PFA has been collected. Test should not be collected after 3:00pm.
Coagulation ACT Pathology
Plasminogen Plasminogen Citrate must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection
Send away test. Coagulation Monash
Platelet Aggregation Studies
Platelet Ag; Plt Agg; PAGG special tubes
Test must be booked in through the laboratory. Contact Ph.51242834
Coagulation ACT Pathology
Prekallikrein 2 x citrate Must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Specimens that are not sent to the main laboratory within 4 hours should be
Send away test. Screening test may be performed by laboratory.
Coagulation Monash
double spun, separated and frozen before transporting.
Protein C Prot C citrate Must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Specimens that are not sent to the main laboratory within 4 hours should be double spun, separated and frozen before transporting.
Batched weekly. Coagulation ACT Pathology
Protein S Prot S citrate Must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Specimens that are not sent to the main laboratory within 4 hours should be double spun, separated and frozen before transporting.
Batched weekly. Coagulation ACT pathology
Prothrombin Time PT; FCP Citrate must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection
As requested, 24 hours a day
Coagulation ACT Pathology
PT Mixing Test PM; mixing test; mixing studies
Citrate must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection
As requested, 24 hours a day
Coagulation ACT Pathology
Quinine Antibodies Quinine Ab Citrate must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection
Test must be booked in through the laboratory. Contact Ph.51242834
Coagulation Act Pathology
Reptilase Time Reptilase Citrate must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection
As requested, Coagulation Act Pathology
Rivaroxaban/Xarelto Level
Riv; Anti- Xa Citrate must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection
As requested, for peak levels specimen should be collected 2-3 hours post dose.
Coagulation ACT Pathology
Snake venom detection kit/ test
SVDK swab or material from wound site in urine container
Must be in laboratory as soon as possible.
As requested, Coagulation ACT Pathology
Thrombin clotting time Thrombin Clotting Time; Thrombin Time; TCT; TT
Citrate must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection
As requested, Coagulation ACT Pathology
Thrombophilia screen Thrombophilia; prothrombotic screen
This is not a Medicare approved test. Tests that are part of a thrombophilia screen must be requested individually. Tests that may be part of a thrombophilia screen include Anti thrombin, Protein C, Protein S, Lupus anticoagulant, APCR, Factor V Leiden, ACA
Coagulation ACT Pathology
Tissue Plasminogen Activator/ Inhibitor
PAI; TPA; TPAI Citrate must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection
Send away test. Coagulation Act Pathology
Von Willebrand Multimer Study
multimers; FVIII multimers 2 X citrate Must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Specimens that are not sent to the main laboratory within 4 hours should be double spun, separated and frozen before transporting.
Send away test. Coagulation Westmead
von Willebrand studies Factor VIII Study; Factor VIII studies; Ristocetin Cofactor; von Willebrand's disease; Factor VIII antigen; von Willebrand factor antigen; collagen binding assay; CBA
2 x Citrate Must be in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Specimens that are not sent to the main laboratory within 4 hours should be double spun, separated and frozen before transporting.
Batched weekly. Coagulation ACT Pathology
Warfarin Level EDTA Send away test. Minimum of 2 mls EDTA plasma required
Coagulation St Vincent’s Syd Clinical Pharmacology
Antibody Screen ABS, Antibodies EDTA Includes a group Transfusion
ACT Pathology
Anti-c Quantitation Anti C Antibody level, Quant c
10ml non gel Serum AND 2 x EDTA
All samples to Transfusion lab Transfusion
Sydney Red Cross Ref Lab
Anti-D Quantitation Anti D Antibody level, Quant D
10ml Non-Gel serum AND 2 x EDTA
All samples to Transfusion lab Transfusion
Sydney Red Cross Ref Lab
Cold Agglutinin Titre Cold Agglutinins, Cags, Cold Aggs
Non-Gel Serum
Outpatients: Collect only at Calvary or at TCH. All other sites call 5124 2918. Calvary - keep at 37°C. Once clotted, spin and separate serum. Send both serum aliquot and primary tubes to TCH Transfusion lab. Note time of separation on request form. TCH/POP: Keep at 37°C and hand deliver
Only to be collected at Calvary and TCH collection centres by ACT Pathology staff.
Transfusion ACT Pathology
to Transfusion Lab at TCH.
DCT Direct Antiglobulin Test, DAT, Direct Coombs Test, Coomb's Test
EDTA Must be tested within 3 days
Transfusion
ACT Pathology
Blood Group Isohaemagglutins EDTA For Blood Group only requests. Use ABS if antibody screen also required.
Transfusion
ACT Pathology
Group and Hold Group and Screen, G&S, G&H EDTA Transfusion
ACT Pathology
Red Cell Crossmatch XM, Crossmatch EDTA Transfusion
ACT Pathology
Antibody Titre
EDTA Transfusion
ACT Pathology
DAT See DCT see DCT Transfusion
ACT Pathology
Direct Coombs test See DCT see DCT Transfusion
ACT Pathology
Coombs See DCT see DCT Transfusion
ACT Pathology
Cord Cord Blood Group and DCT Serum EDTA
Sample must be from umbilical cord. If heel prick or venous collection, then enter Gr & DCT
Transfusion ACT Pathology
Isohaemagglutins See GR see GR Transfusion
ACT Pathology
NAIT-Bsend Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia
Contact Transfusion Laboratory
Room Temperature Must reach ARCBS within 24hrs of collection Only collect Monday -
Must be approved by Haematologist and ARCBS BEFORE collection. Confirm with Transfusion Lab before collecting.
Transfusion ARCBS - NSW
Thursday before 12:00
Platelets/HLA-Bsend Platelet crossmatching, Platelet refractoriness, Platelet antibody investigation, HLA testing
Contact Transfusion laboratory
Room Temperature Must reach ARCBS within 24hrs of collection
Must be approved by Haematologist BEFORE collection. Organise with ARCBS Plt lab and Transfusion lab BEFORE collection.
Transfusion ARCBS - NSW
Cryoprecipitate Whole Blood Cyroprecipitate, Apheresis Cyroprecipitate
Must have Blood group for patient to issue product. Contact laboratory to order product Transfusion
ACT Pathology
Fresh Frozen Plasma FFP, plasma, frozen plasma
Must have Blood group of patients to issue product. Contact laboratory to order product Transfusion
ACT Pathology
Crossmatch Compatible Platelet
HLA matched Platelets
Contact Transfusion Laboratory before testing, Specific Request form and collection times required for testing
Transfusion ARCBS - NSW
Routine Platelet Crossmatch
Pooled Platelets, Apheresis Platelets Ordered by lab staff only Transfusion
ACT Pathology
Donath Landsteiner Paroxysmal cold haemoglobin
Non-Gel Serum (Red Top)
TCH/POP: Keep at 37°C and hand deliver to Transfusion Lab at TCH.
Approval by Haematologist or Haem Registrar required
Transfusion ACT Pathology
Kleihauer Kleihauer-Betke EDTA
Add on: Contact transfusion lab first Transfusion
ACT Pathology
Post Natal Anti D PND, Post Natal Anti-D Titre
EDTA
If Anti D Titre requested, enter ABS If Anti D Quantification requested, enter ABS and ADQ Transfusion
ACT Pathology
Paroxysmal cold haemoglobin
see Donath Landsteiner
Transfusion
ACT Pathology
Neonatal Thrombocytopenia
See BSEND platelets/HLA Transfusion ARCBS - NSW
HLA Tissue Match See BSEND platelets/HLA Transfusion ARCBS - NSW
HLA-DR3 Not a Transfusion test -Direct send to Red Cross via sendaways
ACD Send same day as collected - Room temperature ONLY collect Monday - Wednesday before 12:00
Must be booked in with ARCBS. Call TCH Transfusion lab. Must have clinical notes on request form.
Transfusion ARCBS - NSW
HLA-DR4 Not a Transfusion test -Direct send to Red Cross via sendaways
ACD HLA-DR3 and 4 often collected together
Must be booked in with ARCBS. Call TCH Transfusion lab. Must have clinical notes on request form.
Transfusion ARCBS - NSW
Antibody Quantitation D Quantitation or c Quantitation
Discuss with TCH Transfusion Lab Transfusion
ACT Pathology
Red Cell Phenotyping Red Cell Antigen Typing, Kell Typing EDTA Transfusion
ACT Pathology
Red Cell Genotyping
EDTA
Tx Lab initiated, used only when unable to Phenotype patient. Transfusion ARBS-QLD
NIPA For Foetal RhD NIPT for Foetal RhD Contact Transfusion laboratory
For Foetal RhD determination only Transfusion ARCBS-QLD
Haemolytic Screen see DCT EDTA Includes a group Transfusion
ACT Pathology
White cell Antigen Testing
See Bsend platelets/HLA.
Test name
Keywords Sample required
Transport conditions Additional details Department Performed at
BCR-ABL PCR (p210)
20ml EDTA
Test within 24hrs, do not collect on Friday, Sat Diagnostic Genomics ACT Pathology
BRAF mutation studies
FFPE SLIDES Diagnostic Genomics ACT Pathology
CLL FISH
Whole Blood Diagnostic Genomics ACT Pathology
C-Myc FISH
Tissue, Blood Diagnostic Genomics ACT Pathology
Cyclin D1 Rearrangement
Bm Or Pb Diagnostic Genomics ACT Pathology
Dna Extraction and Storage
EDTA 10ml Non-Medicare $106.10 Diagnostic Genomics ACT Pathology
Factor Va Leiden Mutation Pcr
Leiden mutation; factor V mutation; Factor V Leiden mutation EDTA 4-10mL 4°C Diagnostic Genomics ACT Pathology
Fibroblast Culture
Fresh Tissue Diagnostic Genomics ACT Pathology
FISH - Non-Haematology
EDTA or LiHep
Specimens should be sent to lab ASAP Diagnostic Genomics ACT Pathology
FISH- Haematology BLOOD/MARROW Diagnostic Genomics ACT Pathology
Hereditary Haemochromatosis
C282Y, HFE gene study, chromatosis gene study Edta 10ml RT Diagnostic Genomics ACT Pathology
HLA B27 HLA-B27 PCR; B27PCR EDTA 10ml 4°C -Do not Spin Diagnostic Genomics ACT Pathology
Karyotype - Fresh Tissue
Fresh Tissue Diagnostic Genomics ACT Pathology
Prothrombin Mutation Prothrombin 20210G-A; G20210A; P20210G; Factor II PCR; F-II PCR; F-2 PCR; Prothrombin Gene Mutation; Prothrombin Variant EDTA 4-10ml 4°C Diagnostic Genomics ACT Pathology
RAS (KRAS/NRAS) mutation studies
FFPE SLIDES
Subtelomere/FISH
LiHep Diagnostic Genomics ACT Pathology
T Cell Gamma Gene Rearrangement
Edta/Tissue/BM Diagnostic Genomics ACT Pathology
Tissue Cytogenetics
Tissue Diagnostic Genomics ACT Pathology
BCRABL Depth Of Response
Blood Or BMA Diagnostic Genomics ACT pathology or ICPMR
EGFR mutation studies
FFPE SLIDES Diagnostic Genomics ACT Pathology
Karyotype - Bone marrow
Bone Marrow Diagnostic Genomics ACT Pathology
Karyotype - Fresh tissue
Fresh Tissue Diagnostic Genomics ACT Pathology
SNP Microarray
Products of Conception
Chimerism FISH
Blood or Bone marrow
Incontentia Pigmenti
EDTA Diagnostic Genomics Adelaide Women & Children’s Hospital
Pml-Rar Alpha Mutation Analysis.
Edta Blood Or BM Diagnostic Genomics BM-RPAH, PB-PeterMac
Jag1 (Alagille Syndrome)
Edta Blood Diagnostic Genomics Children's Hospital Westmead
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type 4
Edta Blood Diagnostic Genomics Children's Hospital, Westmead
Prader Willi Syndrome UPD
LiHep Diagnostic Genomics Children's Hospital, Westmead
Uniparental
Edta Blood Diagnostic Genomics Children's Hospital, Westmead
Friedrichs Ataxia Pcr
Edta Blood Diagnostic Genomics Concord Hospital
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
10mL Edta Blood Diagnostic Genomics Concord Hospital
Myotonic Dystrophy Screen
EDTA 10-20ml Diagnostic Genomics Concord Hospital
Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3
EDTA 5-10ml Diagnostic Genomics Concord Hospital
Cadasil (Genetic Test)
Edta 10ml Diagnostic Genomics Genomics Research Centre, QLD
Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6
Edta Blood Diagnostic Genomics Grc, Qld
MYD88 Gene Mutation
Edta Blood Diagnostic Genomics Haem Trans. Research Unit, TCH
Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome STR11
EDTA & LIHEP Diagnostic Genomics HAPS
HNPCC
EDTA 2 X 10ml Diagnostic Genomics HAPS
HLA-B5701
Edta Diagnostic Genomics ICPMR (Westmead)
Bcr-Abl Mutation Analysis
Pb Or Bm Diagnostic Genomics ICPMR (Westmead)
Bcr-Abl Pcr (All Transcripts)
Edta Bm or PB Diagnostic Genomics ICPMR Westmead
TPMT Genotype
Edta Blood 10ml Diagnostic Genomics ICPMR, Westmead
Msh 2 Genetic Testing
Edta Blood Diagnostic Genomics HAPS
Msh-6 Mutation
Edta Diagnostic Genomics HAPS
Maturity Onset Diabetes Of The
Edta X 3 Diagnostic Genomics Mater Hospital Brisbane
Noonan Syndrome
Edta Or DNA Diagnostic Genomics Mater Hospital Brisbane
Y deletion studies
Edta Blood 10ml Diagnostic Genomics Monash IVF Laboratory
Haemophilia A PCR (Intron 22)
Edta 10ml Diagnostic Genomics Monash Medical Centre VIC
Alpha Thalassaemia DNA Studies
refer to Alpha DNA studies Edta 10 ml Diagnostic Genomics
Monash Medical Centre VIC
Ewings Sarcoma
FFPE tissue Diagnostic Genomics Monash Medical Centre VIC
MLH1/MLH2 Genotyping
Edta Blood 10ml Diagnostic Genomics Myriad Gen. Lab., USA
Marfan Syndrome
Edta 10-20 ml Diagnostic Genomics Children’s Hospital, Westmead
Rett Syndrome (MECP2)
10Ml EDTA Diagnostic Genomics Children’s Hospital, Westmead
Cystic Fibrosis Genetic Test
Cystic fibrosis PCR; DNA Cystic Fibrosis Genes; DF508; F508 EDTA 4-10 ml
non -Medicare for DF508-$250 Diagnostic Genomics
Children’s Hospital, Westmead
Breakage Studies - Chromosomes
LiHep Non-Gel 10ml Diagnostic Genomics
Pathology Queensland
Fanconi Anaemia
LiHep 10ml Diagnostic Genomics
Pathology Queensland Royal Bis
Neurofibromatosis Type 1
EDTA 10 ml Diagnostic Genomics Pathwest
Core Binding Factor - MYH11
Bone Marrow Diagnostic Genomics Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
FLT3 Mutation Analysis
EDTA Diagnostic Genomics Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Myeloid Gene Panel
Bm/Blood Diagnostic Genomics Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Next Generation Sequencing - Haematology
BM/Blood
TP53 mutation studies in CLL
Edta Blood/ Bm Diagnostic Genomics Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
C-Kit Mutation
PB Or BM Diagnostic Genomics Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Brca 1&2 Gene Test
Edta Blood Diagnostic Genomics Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Calreticulin Gene
Edta Blood Diagnostic Genomics Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
IGHV Mutation
Edta Blood Diagnostic Genomics Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Myeloproliferative Neoplasm -
Bm/Blood Diagnostic Genomics Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
MYH11-CBF Pcr
Bm Or Pb Diagnostic Genomics Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
NPM1 MRD
Bm/Blood Diagnostic Genomics Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Survivor Motor Neurone Gene
5mL EDTA Diagnostic Genomics Prince of Wales Randwick
Cord Blood - Cytogenetics
No Gel Li Hep Diagnostic Genomics Prince of Wales Randwick
FGFR3 Mutation
Edta Blood Diagnostic Genomics Prince of Wales Randwick
Karyotype - BLOOD
Various Diagnostic Genomics Prince of Wales Randwick
Jak2 Exon 12 Mutation
Blood/B.Marrow Diagnostic Genomics Princess Alexandra, Brisbane
Polycystic Kidney Disease
EDTA 10ml Non-Medicare Diagnostic Genomics QHPS
HLA Testing for Narcolepsy
ACD 20Mls Diagnostic Genomics Red Cross, Sydney
HLA A29 Testing
2 x 10mL ACD Diagnostic Genomics Red Cross, Sydney
HLA B1502
2x 10ml ACD Diagnostic Genomics Red Cross, Sydney
HLA Dr B1 0407
ACD Diagnostic Genomics Red Cross, Sydney
Neurofibromatosis Type 2
Tissue & EDTA Diagnostic Genomics Royal Children’s Hosp, Vic
Haemophilia B Genetic Testing
EDTA Diagnostic Genomics Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
HNPP
EDTA/Heparin Diagnostic Genomics Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Beta Thalassaemia DNA Studies
Beta Thalassaemia Gene Testing; Molecular studies for Beta Thalassaemia EDTA 10ml 4°C non-Medicare $400 Diagnostic Genomics
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
FIP1L1-PDGFRA Rearrangement
EDTA Bm Or Pb Diagnostic Genomics Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Haemophilia A Genetic Testing
EDTA PB Diagnostic Genomics SA Pathology
Tay Sachs Genetic Screen
EDTA + Serum Diagnostic Genomics SA Pathology
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
smn1 EDTA Blood Diagnostic Genomics
Prince of Wales Randwick
Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy
EDTA 10ml Diagnostic Genomics Prince of Wales Randwick
Chromosomal Microarray
EDTA Blood/Saliva
Blood must be uncontaminated ie cannot share with another test. Diagnostic Genomics VCGS
Fragile X DNA Analysis EDTA 4-10ml Diagnostic Genomics VCGS
Microarray and Fragile X
EDTA Blood/Saliva
Blood must be uncontaminated ie cannot share with another test. Diagnostic Genomics VCGS
Percept NIPT
Kit Diagnostic Genomics VCGS
Prenatal Microarray
Prenatal Diagnostic Genomics VCGS
Prepair Carrier Screening
4ml EDTA Blood Diagnostic Genomics VCGS
Mitochondrial DNA Mutations
Blood Or Urine Diagnostic Genomics VCGS
Huntington’s Disease
EDTA X 2 Diagnostic Genomics VCGS
Chimerism Studies
EDTA 10ml Diagnostic Genomics Children's Hospital Westmead
Test name Keywords Sample required Transport conditions Additional details Department Performed at
Adenovirus PCR conjunctivitis
Orange top flocked swab in viral transport media, green top viral swab
Room Temperature.
Please contact the on-call Microbiologist if testing on other specimen types other than those listed is required.
Molecular - Microbiology ACT Pathology
Bordetella pertussis PCR whooping cough
Nasopharyngeal aspirate in NPA collection container or orange flocked nasopharyngeal swab placed into viral transport medium
Room Temperature.
Molecular - Microbiology ACT Pathology
Chlamydia trachomatis PCR CT
First catch urine in yellow top container, yellow top (Roche) swab, fluid in sterile container, Thin Prep Vial
Room Temperature.
One specimen from the same site can be used for both Chlamydia and gonococcus testing if required.
Molecular - Microbiology ACT Pathology
CMV Viral Load (Quantitative) Cytomegalovirus
10ml blood in EDTA tube (purple top)
Room temperature
Molecular - Microbiology ACT Pathology
CMV PCR (Qualitative) Cytomegalovirus
Urine in yellow top container, tissue or amniotic fluid in sterile container or 10ml blood in EDTA tube (purple)
Room temperature
CSF testing is routinely performed using the multiplex PCR assay. Please contact the on-call Microbiologist if testing on other specimen types other than those listed is required. Quantitative CMV PCR (viral load) will be tested if this result is positive.
Molecular - Microbiology ACT Pathology
Neisseria gonorrhoeae PCR NG, gono
First catch urine in yellow top container, yellow top (Roche) swab, fluid in sterile container, Thin Prep Vial
Room temperature
If symptomatic also send a blue top bacterial swab for culture and antibiotic sensitivities. One specimen from the same site can be used for both Chlamydia and gonococcus testing if required.
Molecular - Microbiology ACT Pathology
Herpes Simplex 1/2 PCR HSV Green top viral swab Room Temperature.
CSF testing is routinely performed using the multiplex PCR assay. Please contact the on-call Microbiologist if testing on other specimen types other than those listed is required.
Molecular - Microbiology ACT Pathology
Measles PCR
Urine in yellow top container AND orange flocked swab or green viral swab of throat
Room Temperature.
Testing requires telephone approval by the on-call Microbiologist. CSF testing is routinely performed using the multiplex PCR assay.
Molecular - Microbiology ACT Pathology
Respiratory Panel PCR
Influenza, RSV, Adenovirus, Rhinovirus, Enterovirus, Parainfluenza, hPIV, flu, metapneumovirus, hmpv
Orange flocked nasopharyngeal swab in viral transport medium, nasopharyngeal aspirate in NPA collection container (with transport lid attached), endotracheal aspirates/bronchial
Room Temperature.
Organisms included on panel: Influenza A/B, RSV, enterovirus/rhinovirus, parainfluenza viruses 1-4, adenovirus, human metapneumovirus, and Bordetella pertussis. During influenza season testing for hospital
Molecular - Microbiology ACT Pathology
washes in yellow top container
patients is routinely performed using the Influenza A/B & RSV PCR assay.
Varicella Zoster PCR chickenpox, shingles, VZV Green top viral swab
Room temperature
CSF testing is routinely performed using the multiplex PCR assay. Please contact the on-call Microbiologist if testing on other specimen types other than those listed is required.
Molecular - Microbiology ACT Pathology
HIV Viral Load (Quantitative)
10ml Blood in EDTA tube (purple top)
Room Temperature.
This test is for monitoring known HIV positive patients only. For diagnosis please order HIV serology.
Molecular - Microbiology ACT Pathology
Influenza A/B & RSV PCR flu
Orange flocked nasopharyngeal swab in viral transport medium, nasopharyngeal aspirate in NPA collection container (with transport lid attached), endotracheal aspirates/bronchial washes in yellow top container
Room Temperature.
Outside of influenza season testing is routinely performed on the Respiratory PCR Panel.
Molecular - Microbiology ACT Pathology
Hepatitis B Viral Load (Quantitative) HBV
10ml Blood in EDTA tube (purple top)
Room temperature
This test is for monitoring known Hepatitis B positive patients. For initial diagnosis please order Hepatitis B sAg, sAb and cAb.
Molecular - Microbiology ACT Pathology
Hepatitis C PCR (Qualitative) HCV
10ml Blood in EDTA tube (purple top)
Room temperature
This test is for assessing known Hepatitis C antibody positive patients. For initial diagnosis please order Hepatitis C antibody.
Molecular - Microbiology ACT Pathology
Hepatitis C genotype HCV 10ml Blood in EDTA tube (purple top)
Room temperature
This test is for assessing known Hepatitis C antibody positive patients. For initial diagnosis please order Hepatitis C antibody. Hepatitis C genotyping should only be repeated if new Hepatitis C infection is suspected.
Molecular - Microbiology ACT Pathology
Hepatitis C Viral Load (Quantitative) HCV
10ml Blood in EDTA tube (purple top)
Room temperature
This test is indicated for monitoring therapy of known hepatitis C positive patients. For initial diagnosis please order Hepatitis C antibody. For detection of active hepatitis C infection, please order Hepatitis C PCR (Qualitative).
Molecular - Microbiology ACT Pathology
Neisseria meningitidis PCR meningococcus
10ml Blood in EDTA tube (purple top)
Room temperature
Testing requires telephone approval by the on-call Microbiologist. CSF testing is routinely performed using the multiplex PCR assay.
Molecular - Microbiology ACT Pathology
Enterovirus PCR
polio, flaccid paralysis, coxsachie virus, hand foot mouth
Nasopharyngeal aspirate in NPA collection container, orange flocked nasopharyngeal swab placed into viral transport medium, bronchial wash in yellow top container, green top viral swab of throat or skin lesions
Room temperature
CSF testing is routinely performed using the multiplex PCR assay. Please contact the on-call Microbiologist if testing on other specimen types other than those listed is required.
Molecular - Microbiology ACT Pathology
Cervical screening - HPV PCR
human papilloma virus
Cervical specimen collected into Thin Prep Vial
Room temperature
Screening test for asymptomatic patients.
Molecular - Microbiology ACT Pathology
HPV PCR human papilloma virus
Cervical specimen collected into Thin Prep Vial, cervical tissue
Room temperature
Testing of symptomatic and/or those identified at risk. Please contact the on-call Microbiologist if testing on other specimen types other than those listed is required.
Molecular - Microbiology ACT Pathology
Pneumocystis jirovecci PJP, PCP
Induced sputum, mouth wash, endotracheal aspirate or bronchial wash in yellow top container
Room temperature
Testing is approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided.
Molecular - Microbiology ACT Pathology
Trichomonas vaginalis PCR TV
First catch urine in yellow top container, orange flocked swab in viral transport media or green viral swab of urethral discharge or vaginal
Room temperature
Testing is approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided. Routinely tested when referred from CSHC.
Molecular - Microbiology ACT Pathology
Mycoplasma genitalium PCR MG
First catch urine in yellow top container, orange flocked swab in viral transport media or green viral swab of urethral discharge or vaginal
Room temperature
Testing is approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided. Routinely tested when referred from CSHC.
Molecular - Microbiology ACT Pathology
Whipples Disease PCR Troperyma whipplei
Cerebrospinal fluid or 10ml EDTA blood (purple top)
Room temperature
Referral for testing is approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided.
Molecular - Microbiology PathWest, WA
Zika Virus PCR
10ml blood in EDTA tube (purple top) and/or urine in yellow top container.
Room temperature
Referral for testing is approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided.
Molecular - Microbiology
Pathology Queensland (Forensic & Scientific Services)
BK Virus PCR Polyomavirus
10ml blood in EDTA tube (purple top) and/or urine in yellow top container.
Room temperature
Routinely referred for testing for renal transplant patients. For other indications or specimen types, referral is approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided.
Molecular - Microbiology
Pathology Queensland
Epstein Barr Virus PCR EBV, glandular fever
10ml blood in EDTA tube (purple top), green top viral throat swab
Room temperature
Referral for testing is approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided. For routine diagnosis of EBV infection please request EBV antibody testing.
Molecular - Microbiology
Pathology Queensland
Hepatitis B YMDD Motif Mutation
10ml blood in EDTA tube (purple top)
Room temperature
Referral for testing is approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided. Not for routine diagnostic or monitoring purposes.
Molecular - Microbiology VIDRL, Victoria
Parvovirus PCR
10ml blood in EDTA tube (purple top) or amniotic fluid
Room temperature
Referral approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided. To discuss diagnostic options and testing on other specimen types contact the on-call Microbiologist.
Molecular - Microbiology
Pathology Queensland
Cervical screening - HPV PCR self-collection
human papilloma virus
Self-collected vaginal flocked swab
Room temperature
Clinician collected cervical specimen in Thin Prep Vial preferred when possible. Please contact the Molecular Laboratory
Molecular - Microbiology
Victorian Cytology Service
HIV Proviral DNA 10ml Blood in EDTA tube (purple top)
Room Temperature.
Not indicated for routine HIV diagnostic testing. Referral is approved by the on-call Microbiologist on
Molecular - Microbiology
St Vincent’s Sydney
basis of clinical details provided.
HIV Viral Genotypic Resistance
10ml Blood in EDTA tube (purple top)
Room Temperature.
Not indicated for routine HIV diagnostic testing. Please order HIV serology.
Molecular - Microbiology VIDRL, Victoria
Aspergillus PCR - blood 10ml Blood in EDTA tube (purple top)
Room Temperature.
Only specimens from haematology or other severely immunocompromised patients with suspected invasive Aspergillosis. Referral approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided.
Molecular - Microbiology
NSW Pathology (Westmead)
Hepatitis C Resistance Testing HCV
10ml Blood in EDTA tube (purple top)
Room Temperature.
Referral for testing is approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided. For routine diagnosis of Hepatitis C infection please request Hepatitis C antibody (unknown or previously negative) or Hepatitis C PCR (positive Hepatitis C antibody).
Molecular - Microbiology
NSW Pathology (Westmead)
Parechovirus PCR 5ml Blood in EDTA tube (pink top)
Room temperature
CSF testing is routinely performed using the multiplex PCR assy. Referral is approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided.
Molecular - Microbiology
NSW Pathology (Westmead)
Hepatitis A PCR HAV
10ml Blood in EDTA tube (purple top), faeces in brown top container
Room temperature
Referral for testing is usually performed for public health indications following serological diagnosis. For routine diagnosis of Hepatitis A infection please request Hepatitis A IgG and IgM.
Molecular - Microbiology
Pathology Queensland (Forensic & Scientific Services)
Hepatitis E PCR HEV 10ml Blood in EDTA tube (purple top)
Room temperature
Referral for testing is approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided. For routine diagnosis of Hepatitis E infection please request Hepatitis E antibody.
Molecular - Microbiology VIDRL, Victoria
Lymphogranuloma venereum PCR
Yellow top (Roche) swab, green top viral swab or orange top flocked swab
Room temperature
Consider in patient with Chlamydia proctitis or classical bubos.
Molecular - Microbiology
NSW Pathology (Westmead)
Rubella PCR
10ml Blood in EDTA tube (purple top), green top viral swab of throat, urine in yellow top container, amniotic fluid in sterile container
Room temperature
Referral for testing is approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided. For routine diagnosis of Rubella infection please request Rubella IgM/IgG.
Molecular - Microbiology
Pathology Queensland (Forensic & Scientific Services)
Streptococcal pneumoniae PCR
10ml Blood in EDTA tube (purple top)
Room temperature
CSF testing is routinely performed using the multiplex PCR assay. Please contact the on-call Microbiologist if
Molecular - Microbiology
Pathology Queensland
testing blood if required.
Toxoplasma gondii PCR
CSF or vitreous or amniotic fluid in sterile container
Room temperature
Referral for testing is approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided.
Molecular - Microbiology
Pathology Queensland
Dengue fever PCR 10ml Blood in EDTA tube (purple top)
Room temperature
Serology is recommended for initial diagnostic testing for Dengue.
Molecular - Microbiology
Pathology Queensland
Flavivirus Pcr
Murray valley; Japanese encephalitis; yellow fever
10ml Blood in EDTA tube (purple top) and CSF
Room temperature
Referral for testing is approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided, including travel history.
Molecular - Microbiology
Pathology Queensland (Forensic & Scientific Services)
Human Herpes Virus 6 & 7 PCR
10ml Blood in EDTA tube (purple top) and CSF
Room temperature
Testing mainly indicated in the setting of severe immunosuppression. Referral for testing is approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided.
Molecular - Microbiology VIDRL, Victoria
JC Virus - PCR
10ml Blood in EDTA tube (purple top), CSF and urine in yellow top container.
Room temperature
Testing mainly indicated in the setting of severe immunosuppression. Referral for testing is approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided.
Molecular - Microbiology
Pathology Queensland
Mumps PCR
10ml Blood in EDTA tube (purple top), green top viral swab of throat/saliva, and urine in yellow top container
Room temperature
Referral for testing is approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided. For routine diagnosis of Mumps infection please request Mumps IgM/IgG.
Molecular - Microbiology
Pathology Queensland (Forensic & Scientific Services)
Q Fever PCR 10ML EDTA Room temperature
Molecular - Microbiology
Australian Rickettsial Reference Laboratory
Syphilis PCR
Green top viral swab or orange flocked swab of the skin or mucosal lesion, and tissue in sterile container.
Room temperature
Serum for syphilis antibody testing and RPR also recommended.
Molecular - Microbiology
Pathology Queensland
Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR
Induced sputum, endotracheal aspirate or bronchial wash in yellow top container
Room temperature
Molecular - Microbiology ACT Pathology
Ureaplasma urealyticum Pcr
Viral Swab (Green Top), First Catch Urine Molecular Path
Royal Women's Hospital, Melb
Yersinia Pcr Tissue Molecular Path See Notes Viral Load HIV (Branched DNA)
2 X EDTA Blood for Plasma Molecular Path RPAH Immuno
Vitreous Fluid for Cytology
Fluid
Anat Path Cytology Lab
CSF Cytology Black top CSF tube
Cytology ACT Pathology
Urine Cytology Urine mid-morning specimen Cytology ACT Pathology
Ascitic Fluid Cytology Ascitic Fluid Yellow top or drain Cytology ACT Pathology
Bile Duct Aspirate Cytology
Aspirate Yellow top or Thin Prep vial Cytology ACT Pathology
Bronchial Brush Cytology
Brushings Thin Prep vial Cytology ACT Pathology
Bronchial Wash Cytology
Washings yellow top or white top Cytology ACT Pathology
Cyst Fluid (Cytology) Fluid yellow top Cytology ACT Pathology
Cysts FNA Cyst Fluid slides + yellow top Cytology Act Pathology
Decoy Cells (Urine) Urine yellow top urine Cytology ACT Pathology
Fine Needle Aspirate Various slides + HAMS /RPMI/yellow top Cytology ACT Pathology
Fine Needle Aspirate Cysts
Cyst Fluid yellow top Cytology Act Pathology
Gastric Brush Cytology Brushings Thin Prep vial Cytology ACT Pathology
Haemosiderin Laden Macrophages
V For View Yellow top Cytology ACT Pathology
HPV DNA Test - Cervical Spec
ThinPrep vial
Cytology ACT Pathology
Joint Effusion Cytology Effusion yellow top Cytology ACT Pathology
Non-Gynaecological Cytology
Various
Cytology ACT pathology
Nipple Discharge Cytology
Discharge slides +/- yellow top or HAMS Cytology ACT Pathology
Pleural Fluid Cytology Fluid yellow top, drain Cytology ACT Pathology
Pouch of Douglas Fluid Cyto
Fluid yellow top Cytology ACT Pathology
Pap Smear Slide vaginal vault smear only Cytology ACT Pathology
Pericardial Fluid Cytology
Fluid yellow top, drain Cytology ACT Pathology
Peritoneal Fluid Cytology
Fluid yellow top, drain Cytology ACT Pathology
Sperm Count - Semen Analysis
Semen 2mls
Cytology Capital Pathology
Sputum Cytology Sputum yellow top Cytology ACT Pathology
ThinPrep Pap Test ThinPrep Vial
Cytology ACT Pathology
Broncho Alveolar Lavage
BAL Fluid yellow top Cytology ACT Pathology
Programmed Death Ligand 1 Exp
PD-L1 FFPE tissue, Washing
Histo ACT Path
Bone Biopsy
Bone Biopsy
Histology St George Hospital
Coroners Case, Postmortem
CPM V For View
Histology ACT Pathology
Histology Histo FFPE Tissue
Histology
Immunohistochemistry IHC FFPE tissue
Histology ACT Pathology
Immunofluorescence - Histology
DIF Fresh Tissue/Hams Solution
Keep refrigerated
Histology ACT Pathology
Liver Biopsy Liver Liver Biopsy
Histology ACT Pathology
Renal Biopsy for EM and Histo
Renal Fresh Tissue in Hams Solution
AP ACT Pathology
Egfr Mutation EGFR Tissue
Anatomical Path
IMVS