COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS - Dorevitch · Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine collection bottle with acid preservative Acid preservative. Please note start date / time and

COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS

1,25-Dihydoxycholecalciferol Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required. 1,25-Dihydroxy Vitamin D Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.16S rRNA PCR (Ribosomal RNA

gene sequence)

Referred Specimens Blood/ Fluid/Tissue Sterile

Container

Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.17 Ketosteroids (Urine) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine

collection bottle with no

preservative

No preservative (plain). Please note start date / time and

finish date / time on request form.

17-Hydroxy Progesterone Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Specimen ideally collected between 8am & 10am.

17-OH P Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Specimen ideally collected between 8am & 10am.

17-OH Progesterone Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Specimen ideally collected between 8am & 10am.

25 (OH) D Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

25 (OH) D3 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

25-Hydroxy Cholecalciferol Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

25-Hydroxy Vitamin D Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

5 HIAA (5-Hydroxy Indole Acetic

Acid)

Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine

collection bottle with acid

preservative

Acid preservative. Please note start date / time and finish

date / time on request form.Dietary restrictions apply for

2 days prior & during test - walnuts, tomatoes, bananas,

pineapple, avocado, red plums, egg plant & kiwi fruit.

5 SRT (Serotonin) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Tumour marker - carcinoid tumour.

5-HT (Serotonin) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Tumour marker - carcinoid tumour.

5-Hydroxy Indole Acetic Acid

(Serotonin)

Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative





|TEST NAME |DEPARTMENT |SPECIMEN CONTAINER |CAP COLOUR |COMMENTS

Title: Collection Instruction

Author: Spec Proj Officer

Authorising Officer: Spec Proj Officer

Document No: PP-COL-103 Version No: 11.0

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5-Hydroxy Tryptamine Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Tumour marker - carcinoid tumour.

5-Nucleotidase Test no longer available.

6TGN & 6MMP Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only.

A 1 Antitrypsin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

A1A Genotyping Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.A1A Phenotyping Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

A1AT Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

A4 (Androstenedione) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

AB screen (Antibody Screen) Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling

requirements of the request form and specimen are: Full

given and surname, date of birth or UR number, date and

time of collection, clinical diagnosis, collector's signature

or initials on the specimen and a collector's declaration

on the request form.ABG (Arterial Blood Gases) Biochemistry Blood/Blood gas syringe

ABO Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.ABO & Antibodies Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.





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ABO & RH Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.ABO & RH Antibodies Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.ABO & RH isohaemagglutins Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.ABO & RH status Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.ABO & RHESUS Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.ABO & Rhesus Antibodies Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling










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ABO group Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.ABO phenotype Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Acanthocytes Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Please mark as 'Urgent' and send to Heidelberg. Please

advise haematology (Ph: 9244 0481) of the request and

provide the patient details. Dedicated EDTA required.

Acathamoeba PCR Referred Specimens Swab/Sterile container Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.ACE (Angiotensin Converting

Enzyme)

Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

ACE (CSF) Biochemistry





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Acetaminophen (Urine-Screen) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Urine is the preferred

specimen for drug analysis. Chain of custody documents

must be completed in all medico-legal cases.

Confirmation of patient identity (photo Id), direct

observation of urine collection, temperature sensor in the

urine container and tamper proof seals are required in

some situations. Urine specimens are first subjected to a

series of immunoassays to detect different groups of

drugs (eg - benzodiazepines, opiates). If one or more

groups are positive, further confirmatory testing can be

done by gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC-

MS). Urine creatinine concentration is measured to test for

excessive dilution of urine specimens.

Acetone (Solvent Screen) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Please provide exposure and occupation details.

Acetylcholine Receptor

Antibodies

Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis and disease monitoring

Acid Base (Capillary) Biochemistry

Acid Elution for Foetal

Haemoglobin

Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 2mL tube Light Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) Culture Microbiology Sputum, Urine, Tissue/Sterile

container

Microscopy - 2 days (not performed on urine specimens).

Culture - majority provisionally identified within 2 weeks

(up to 12 weeks).ACLA (Anti Cardiolipin Antibodies) Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

ACP (Anti citrullinated peptide Ab) Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold





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ACPA (Anti citrullinated peptide

Ab)

Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

ACR (Albumin Creatinine Ratio) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Dr to specify timing of collection.

ACTH Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Specimen ideally collected between 8am & 10am.

ACTH Stimulation test Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Test performed by appointment in hospital based

collection centres.Actin autoantibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Activated Partial Thromboplastin

Time (APTT)

Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue Full tube collection.

Activated Protein C Resistance Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue Full tube collection.

Active B12 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Acyl Carnitine-Adult Referred Specimens Blood spot/Guthrie card BLOOD SPOT SAMPLE REQUIRED. Please note: Card must

be completely air dried and transported in a paper bag or

envelope.Acyl Carnitine-Neonatal Referred Specimens Blood spot/Guthrie card HEEL PRICK SAMPLE REQUIRED. Please note: Card must


envelope.ADAG Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

Adalimumab Serology Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.ADAMTS-13 Referred Specimens Blood/Sodium citrate tube Full tube collection. Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-

rebateable price list. Patient payment consent required.

Adenosine Deaminase Referred Specimens Sterile Container Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Adenovirus Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Adenovirus PCR Referred Specimens Swab/Dry swab





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ADH Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube, EDTA 10mL

tube

Gold,

Lavender

Measurement of plasma ADH in expensive and usually

unnecessary. SIADH - diagnosis is clinical plus

measurement of serum and urine osmolality and sodium.

ADH measurement is not indicated. Polyuria / Polydipsia -

the most useful information is 24 hour urine volume and

spot urine osmolality after withholding fluids overnight.

This must be done with care if the 24 hour urine volume is

high. Exclude diabetes mellitus and urinary tract infection.

Lithium therapy and hypercalcaemia can also cause

polyuria. Formal fluid deprivation test in hospital is

required if the 24 hour urine volume is high.

Adrenal tissue antibody Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Adrenaline (Plasma) Referred Specimens Not recommended due to instability. Preferred specimen

is 24hr urine Catecholamines.24 hour urine catecholamine

measurement is the standard test for

phaeochromocytoma. Plasma catecholamines are

unstable and difficult to measure.Adrenaline (Urine) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative


date / time on request form.Test for phaeochromocytoma

and childhood neuroblastoma.Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Specimen ideally collected between 8am & 10am.

AER (Albumin Excretion Rate) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative


finish date / time on request form.Dr to specify timing of

collection.Aetiocholanolone Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



AFB-Sputum (Acid Fast Bacilli) Microbiology Sputum/Sterile container x 3 Collect early morning specimens. Sputum in sterile

containers on 3 consecutive days.AFB-Urine (Acid Fast Bacilli) Microbiology Urine/Sterile container x 3 Collect early morning specimens. Urine in sterile

containers on 3 consecutive days.AFP (Alpha Feto Protein) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold





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Agarose Gel Protein

Electrophoresis (Serum)

Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Test for B-cell malignancy such as multiple myeloma.

AIDS serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Al (Blood) (Aluminium) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy

Al (Urine) (Aluminium) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



ALAD (Blood) Test no longer available.

ALAD (Urine) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Protect from light by foil wrapping. Spot urine specimen

only.Alanine Aminotransferase Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

ALAT Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Alb Creat Ratio Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Dr to specify timing of collection.

Albumin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Albumin / Creatinine ratio Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Dr to specify timing of collection. Please note start date /

time and finish date / time on request form.Albumin Excretion Rate (Urine) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



collection.Alcohol (Medico-Legal) This test is not available at Dorevitch Pathology. Please

direct patients to ACL(Ex HSP) Pathology.Alcohol (Non-Legal) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Alcohol (Urine) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container

Aldolase Test no longer available.

Aldosterone Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Specimen ideally collected between 8am &

10am.Requires a dedicated EDTA tube.Aldosterone (Urine) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Aldosterone / Renin Ratio Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Specimen ideally collected between 8am &

10am.Requires a dedicated EDTA tube.Aldrin Test no longer available.

Alkaline phosphatase Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold





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Alkaline phosphatase fractionation Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Test to determine nature of unexplained elevation of

alkaline phosphatase.Alkaline phosphatase isoenzymes Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Test to determine nature of unexplained elevation of

alkaline phosphatase.Alkaptonuria (Urine) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container

Allegron Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is

preferred but should not be less than 6 hours post dose.

Allergy testing (RAST) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

ALP Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

ALP Isoenzymes Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Test to determine nature of unexplained elevation of

alkaline phosphatase.Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Clearance Biochemistry Blood/SST tube, Faeces/Faeces

container

Gold Faeces collected over a timed period of 24, 48 or 72

hours.Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Genotype

(Blood)

Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Phenotype Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Alpha 1 Phenotyping Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Alpha Feto Protein Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Alpha Feto Protein Subfractions Test no longer available.

Alpha Galactosidase Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Alpha Interferon Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Specimen is unstable and requires transportation on ice.

Collection is preferable at a Dorevitch centre.Alpha Synuclein Mutations Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

Alpha Thalassaemia Genetic Test Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube,

Blood/SST tube

Lavender,

Gold

20ml of EDTA blood is required.





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Alpha Tocopherol Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Fasting sample preferred.Protect from light by foil

wrapping.Specimen is unstable and requires

transportation on ice. Collection is preferable at a

Dorevitch centre.Alpha-1-antitrypsin genotype Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Alphavirus PCR Referred Specimens Swab/Dry swab Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.ALT Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Aluminium (Blood) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy

Aluminium (Urine) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



AMA (Anti Mitochondrial

Antibodies)

Immunology Blood/SST tube

AMH Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Amikacin Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose.

Amino Acid Screen (Plasma /

Blood)

Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Specimen is unstable and requires transportation on ice.

Collection is preferable at a Dorevitch centre.Amino Acids Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Specimen is unstable and requires transportation on ice.

Collection is preferable at a Dorevitch centre.Amino Laevulinic Acid Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Protect from light by foil wrapping.

Amino Laevulinic Acid

Dehydratase

Test no longer available.

Aminoglutethimide Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container

Aminophylline Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Note time and date of last dose. Predose sampling is

preferred, but if peak levels are requested the specimen

should be collected 3 - 6 hours post dose.Amiodarone Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is






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Amitriptyline Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Ammonia-Blood Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Specimen is unstable and requires transportation on ice.

Collection is preferable at a Dorevitch centre.Ammonia-Urine Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative

No preservative (plain). Spot specimen NOT acceptable.

Please note start date / time and finish date / time on

request form.Amniotic Fluid for Chromosomes Referred Specimens

Amoeba (Faecal Examination) Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container Only 2 samples can be processed per 7 days.

Amoebic Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Amphetamines (Urine-Screen) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Urine is the preferred specimen for drug analysis. Chain of

custody documents must be completed in all medico-

legal cases. Confirmation of patient identity (photo Id),

direct observation of urine collection, temperature sensor

in the urine container and tamper proof seals are required

in some situations. Urine specimens are first subjected to

a series of immunoassays to detect different groups of






Amy (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Amylase (Pancreatic) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Amylase (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Amylase Isoenzymes Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Amylase-Urine Test no longer available.

Amylobarbitone Test no longer available.





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Amyloid (Serum) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.ANA Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Anabolic steroids This test is not available at Dorevitch Pathology. Please

contact Australian Drug Sporting Agency (02) 9449 0154

prior to testing. Non-rebateable.Anafranil Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Anal swab Microbiology Swab in transport medium

ANCA (Anti Neutrophil

Cytoplasmic Antibodies)


Androgen Metabolites (Urine) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Androgen Profile Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Androgens (Urine) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Androstenedione Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Androsterone Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



ANF (Anti Nuclear Factor) Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Angelman Syndrome Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Ankylosing Spondylitis Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

Antenatal Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Anti Adrenal Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Anti B2 Glycoprotein Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold





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Anti Basement Membrane

Antibodies

Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Anti Cardiolipin Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Anti CCP Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Anti Centromere Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Anti Citrullinated Peptide Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Anti Diuretic Hormone Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube, EDTA 10mL

tube

Gold,

Lavender












Anti DNA Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Initial diagnosis based on a positive ANA (anti nuclear

antibodies) and / or positive antibodies to DNA.

Rheumatoid factor and extractable nuclear Antigen can

also aid investigation. Please specify all tests required.

Anti DNA Factor / DNA Binding Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Initial diagnosis based on a positive ANA (anti nuclear




Anti DNAse B Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Anti ENA (Extractable Nuclear

Antigen)


Anti Filllagrin Antibodies Test no longer available.

Anti GAD Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold





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Anti Gastric Parietal Cell

Antibodies


Anti GBM Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Anti Gliadin Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Anti Glomerular Basement

Membrane Antibodies


Anti GM 1 (Gangliosides

Antibodies)


Anti Heparin Antibodies Haematology Blood/Plain tube Red Specimen is unstable and requires transportation on ice.

Collection is preferable at a Dorevitch centre.Anti Hu Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Anti Intercellular Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Anti Jo Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Anti Liver / Kidney Microsomal

Antibodies

Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Marker of auto-immune hepatitis.

Anti LKM Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Marker of auto-immune hepatitis.

Anti MAG Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold REF WK: SEND TO SAN

Anti Motor End Plate Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis and disease monitoring

Anti Mullerian Hormone Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Anti Myocardial Antibody Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Anti Neuronal Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Anti Neutrophil Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red

Anti Neutrophil Cytoplasmic

Antibodies (ANCA)


Anti Nuclear Antibodies (ANA) Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold





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Anti Ovarian Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Anti Parietal Cell Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Anti Phospholipid Antibodies Haematology Blood/SST tube, Sodium citrate

tube x 3

Gold, Light

Blue

Full tube collection.Specimen is unstable and requires


Dorevitch centre.Anti Platelet Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube, EDTA

10mL tube

Red,

LavenderAnti Reticulin Antibodies Test no longer available.

Anti RNP Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Anti Saccharomyces Cerevisiae

Antibodies


Anti SCL-70 Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Anti Sperm Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Anti Streptolysin O Titre (ASOT) Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Anti Striated Muscle Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Anti Thrombin-3 Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue Full tube collection.Specimen is unstable and requires


Dorevitch centre.Anti Thyroid Peroxidase

Antibodies


Anti TPO Antibodies Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Anti Transglutaminase Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Anti Xa Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue It is essential the type of heparin treatment is recorded on

the request. For LMWH's the recommended collection

time is 3 - 5 hours after drug administration. Please

notify Haematology of collection. Ph: 9244 0483.

Anti Yo Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold #REF!





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Antibodies (Blood Group) Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Antibody screen (Blood Group) Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Antibody titre (Blood Group) Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Antimony-Blood Test no longer available.

Antimony-Urine Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container 24 hr specimen also acceptable. Please note start date /

time and finish date / time on request form. Non-

rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list. Patient

payment consent required. Exposure testing.

APC Resistance (Activated Protein

C Resistance)

Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue Full tube collection.

Apixaban Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue It is essential the type of heparin treatment is recorded on




Apo A1 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Fasting sample preferred.

Apo B Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Fasting sample preferred.

Apo E Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.





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Apo E Genotype Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Apolipoprotein A Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Fasting sample preferred.

Apolipoprotein a Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Fasting sample preferred.

Apolipoprotein A1 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Fasting sample preferred.

Apolipoprotein allele Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Fasting sample preferred. Non-rebateable test. Refer to

non-rebateable price list. Patient payment consent

required.Apolipoprotein B Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Fasting sample preferred. Non-rebateable test. Refer to


required.#REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF!

Aptin Test no longer available.

APTT Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue Full tube collection.

AQT90 FLEX-BHCG Point of Care Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

AQT90 FLEX-Troponin I Point of Care Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

AQT90 FLEX-Troponin T Point of Care Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

Aquaporin-4 Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube

ARA H2 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Arachidonic Acids Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Fasting sample preferred.

Arbovirus PCR Molecular Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Arbovirus Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Available serology includes Ross River Virus, Barmah

Forest Virus and Dengue virus. It is a Medicare

requirement that viruses be listed individually on the

request form. Blood samples should be taken on

presentation and 14 to 21 days after disease onset. Arixtra anti-Xa level Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue It is essential the type of heparin treatment is recorded on








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Aromatic Hydrocarbons Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Please provide exposure and occupation details.

Arsenic (Blood) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy Toxicity testing.

Arsenic (Hair) Referred Specimens Hair/Sterile container Must collect at least 50 hairs with root intact from scalp.

Arsenic (Urine) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Exposure testing.

Arsenic (Urine-24hr) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservativeArterial Blood Gases (ABG) Blood/Blood gas syringe

As (Blood) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy Toxicity testing.

As (Urine) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Exposure testing.

ASCA Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Ascitic Fluid Micro & Culture Microbiology Fluid/Sterile container

Ascorbic Acid (Serum) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Protect from light by foil wrapping.Specimen is unstable

and requires immediate processing. Collection to be

performed at a Dorevitch centre.Ashkenazi Jewish Mutation Screen Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Pre-test genetic

counselling required for genetic testing, Patients can only

be referred through a clinical genetics service, Patients

with Ashkenazi Jewish ancestory and personal and/or

family history of breast cancer

ASOT (Anti Streptolysin O Titre) Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Aspartate Aminotransferase Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Aspergillus Culture Microbiology Sputum/Sterile container

Aspergillus PCR Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4ml tube x 3 Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.






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Aspergillus Precipitin Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Aspirate Micro & Culture Microbiology Fluid/Sterile container

Aspirin Biochemistry Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


AST Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

AT (Antithrombin) Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue Full tube collection.Specimen is unstable and requires


Dorevitch centre.AT 3 (Antithrombin 3) Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue Full tube collection.Specimen is unstable and requires


Dorevitch centre.AT III Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue Full tube collection.Specimen is unstable and requires


Dorevitch centre.A-Tocopherol Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Fasting sample preferred.Protect from light by foil



Dorevitch centre.Atypical Pneumonia Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Austyn Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Note time and date of last dose. Predose sampling is


should be collected 3 - 6 hours post dose.Auto Antibodies Screen Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Autohaemolysis Test no longer available.

Autologous Cross Match Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Please note: NPAAC

guidelines stipulate labelling requirements of the request

form and specimen are: Full given and surname, date of

birth or UR number, date and time of collection, clinical

diagnosis, collector's signature or initials on the specimen

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Avian Precipitins Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Type of bird must be documented on the request form.

Azathioprine metabolites Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only.

B1 (Vitamin) Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Specimen is unstable and requires light protection and


Dorevitch centre.B12 (Vitamin) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

B19 Parvovirus Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Slapped Cheek Syndrome.IgG antibodies are used to

assess immunity while presence of IgM antibodies

indicates a recent or current infection.B2 (Vitamin) Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Specimen is unstable and requires light protection and


Dorevitch centre.B2 Glycoprotein Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

B2 Microglobulin (CSF) Referred Specimens

B2 Microglobulin (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

B2 Microglobulin (Urine) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Patient should empty bladder then drink 250mL of water.

Collect urine within the next hour.B27 (HLA B27) Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

B6 (Vitamin) Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Specimen is unstable and requires light protection and


Dorevitch centre.Baby Bilirubin-Neonate / Baby Biochemistry Blood/Paediatric SST tube Amber Please provide clinical details. Heel prick or venipuncture

sample. Paediatric container must be at least half full.

Band-3 testing Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only. Specimen is unstable

and requires transportation on ice. Collection is preferable

at a Dorevitch centre.Banded Chromosomes Analysis Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Lavender,

Dark Green





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Barbiturates (Urine-Screen) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Urine is the preferred specimen for drug analysis. Chain of












Barium (Blood) Test no longer available.

Barmah Forest Virus IgG / IgM Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Bartonella Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Basement Membrane Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

BCL 1 Gene Rearrangement Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 2mL tube Light Pink Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.BCL 1 Gene Rearrangement Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.BCL 1 Gene Rearrangement Referred Specimens Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.BCL 2 Gene Rearrangement Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 2mL tube Light Pink Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.BCL 2 Gene Rearrangement Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.BCL 2 Gene Rearrangement Referred Specimens Tissue/Sterile container Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.BCR-ABL Gene Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 2mL tube Light Pink Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only.





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BCR-ABL Gene Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only.

BCR-ABL Rearrangement Study Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 2mL tube Light Pink Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only.

BCR-ABL Rearrangement Study Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only.

Bence Jones Proteins (Urine) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container An early morning collection is preferred.

Benzene Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required. Please provide

exposure and occupation details.Benzodiazepines (Urine-Screen) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Urine is the preferred specimen for drug analysis. Chain of












Beryllium (Blood) Test no longer available.

Beryllium (Urine-24hr) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservativeBeta Interferon Test no longer available.

Beta Transferrin Referred Specimens Fluid/Sterile container Test for CSF contamination of nasal fluids, etc. Please

provide clinical details. Note fluid site on specimen

container and request form.Beta-2 Transferrin Referred Specimens Fluid/Sterile container Test for CSF contamination of nasal fluids, etc. Please

provide clinical details. Note fluid site on specimen

container and request form.





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Beta-2-Microglobulin (CSF) Referred Specimens

Beta-2-Microglobulin (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Beta-2-Microglobulin (Urine) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Patient should empty bladder then drink 250mL of water.

Collect urine within the next hour.Beta-Endorphin Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Must be early morning collection.

BHCG Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

BHCG (Qualitative) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

BHCG (Quantitative) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

B-Hydroxybutyrate (Ketones) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Specimen is unstable and requires transportation on ice.

Collection is preferable at a Dorevitch centre.Bicarbonate Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Bile Acids Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required. Criteria applies.

Bile Salts Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.


Bilharzia (Schistosoma Serology) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Bilharzia (Urine) Microbiology Urine/Sterile container

Biliary Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Marker of auto-immune hepatitis.

Bilirubin (Adult) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Bilirubin (Conjugated) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Bilirubin (Cord Blood) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Bilirubin (Neonatal) Biochemistry Blood/Paediatric SST tube Amber Please provide clinical details. Heel prick or venipuncture


Bilirubin (Total) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Biotin Test no longer available.





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Biotinidase Assay Referred Specimens Blood spot/Guthrie card HEEL PRICK SAMPLE REQUIRED. Please note: Card must


envelope. Inform patient test is non medicare rebateable.

Receive patient consent. Biotinidase Assay-Neonatal Referred Specimens Blood spot/Guthrie card HEEL PRICK SAMPLE REQUIRED. Please note: Card must


envelope. Inform patient test is non medicare rebateable.

Receive patient consent.Bird Fancier's Disease Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Type of bird must be documented on the request form.

Bisacodyl (Urine-Screen) Test no longer available.

BJP (Bence Jones Protein) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container An early morning collection is preferred.

BK Virus Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Urine, serum or CSF sepcimens accepted. Non-rebateable

test. Refer to non-rebateable price list. Patient payment

consent required.BL GP Hold / Save Serum Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.BLDGRP + Rh Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Bleeding and Clotting Profile Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube,

EDTA 4mL tubeBleeding time (Skin Bleeding Time) Not routinely performed. Rarely required - Referring Dr to

discuss with haematologist before testing.Blood Culture Microbiology Blood/Blood culture bottles

Blood Culture for TB Microbiology Blood/BacT / Alert MB bottle

Blood Gases Blood/Blood gas syringe





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Blood GP / AB Screen Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Blood Group & AB Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Blood Group & Antibodies Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Blood Group & Hold Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube x 2 Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Blood Group & Phenotype Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Blood Group Antibodies Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling










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Blood Pressure Monitor Nursing Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Appointment

necessary.Blood typing Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.BMT (Bone Metabolism Test) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Collection for calcium is preferable without or minimal

torniquet use.Please request individual tests. Medicare

requires that the individual tests be written on the request

form.BNP (Brain Naturatia Peptide) Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Bone / Liver Alkaline Phosphatase Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Test to determine nature of unexplained elevation of

alkaline phosphatase.Bone Alkaline Phosphatase Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.


Bone ALP Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.


Bone Marrow Biopsy

Chromosomes

Referred Specimens Bone marrow/Lith Hep tube,

EDTA 4mL tube

Appointment necessary.

Bone Marrow Biopsy Haematology Bone marrow/Lith Hep tube,

EDTA 4mL tube


Bone Metabolism Test Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Collection for calcium is preferable without or minimal



form.Bone Profile Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Collection for calcium is preferable without or minimal

torniquet use.Bone Turnover Markers (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold





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Bone Turnover Markers (Urine) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Patient should fast overnight, empty bladder in the

morning then collect 2nd void urine specimen.Bordetella Pertussis PCR Molecular Swab/Dry swab

Bordetella Pertussis Serology IgA-

Exposure / Acute

Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Please indicate if testing immunity by vaccination or

exposure.Bordetella Pertussis Serology IgG-

Immunity


Borrelia Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Antibody to Borrelia burgdorferi.

BP Monitor (Blood Pressure

Monitor)

Nursing Non-rebateable cost incurred to the patient. Inform

patient test is non medicare rebateable. Receive patient

consent. Appointment necessary.Brain Naturatia Peptide Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.BRaOVO Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender 20ml of EDTA blood is required.

BRCA Genes Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender 20ml of EDTA blood is required.

BRCA Genes Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender 20ml of EDTA blood is required.

Breast FNA Cytology Labelled fixed and air dried

smearsBreath Test-Helicobacter Pylori Biochemistry Helicobacter test kit Teeth brushing is acceptable provided that the patient

has not had any food or drink, including water. Test can

be done on children over 5 years and pregnant women by

Dorevitch Collectors.Bromide Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Brucella Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

BSL (Blood Sugar Level) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold If centrifugation is not immediately possible, collect a

FLOX tube.BSR Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

BUN Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

C1 Esterase Inhibitor Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold





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C1INH (C1 Inhibitor) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

C1q Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

C2 Complement Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

C2H5OH (Ethanol) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

C3 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

C3 + C4 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

C3 Complement Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

C3 nef Test no longer available.

C3 Nephritic Factor Test no longer available.

C4 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

C4 Complement Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Ca (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

CA 125 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

CA 15-3 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

CA 19-9 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

CA 27.29 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Ca2+ (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Ca2+ (Urine-24hr) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Ca2+ (Urine-Random) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container

Cadmium (Blood) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy

Cadmium (Urine-24hr) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative


finish date / time on request form.Spot urine also

acceptable.Caeruloplasmin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Caffeine Test no longer available.

Calcitonin Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Specimen is unstable and requires transportation on ice.

Collection is preferable at a Dorevitch centre.





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Calcitonin Antibodies (Salmon,

Porcine or Human)

Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Specimen is unstable and requires transportation on ice.

Collection is preferable at a Dorevitch centre.Calcitonin Gene Related Peptide Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Specimen is unstable and requires transportation on ice.

Collection is preferable at a Dorevitch centre.Calcium (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Collection for calcium is preferable without or minimal

torniquet use.Calcium (Tissue) Referred Specimens Tissue/Sterile container

Calcium (Urine-24hr) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Calcium-Ionised Biochemistry Venous Blood Gas collection. Collection performed at

specific lab based sites ONLY. Please contact duty

scientist for further details (Ph: 9244 0417).Calculated Free Testosterone Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Calculi Biochemistry Stones/Sterile container

Calprotectin (Faeces) Biochemistry Faeces/Faeces container Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.CALR Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Calreticulin exon 9 mutation

screen

Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Campylobacter Jejuni Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Cancer Associated Serum Antigen Test no longer available.

Candida Albicans Culture Microbiology Swab in transport medium

Candida Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold





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Cannabinoids (Urine-Screen) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Urine is the preferred specimen for drug analysis. Chain of












Capillary Acid / Base Studies Biochemistry

Carbamazepine Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Carbohydrate Deficiency

Transferrin

Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Specimen is unstable


at a Dorevitch centre.Carbon Monoxide (CO) Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Test for carbon monoxide exposure including cigarette

smoking.Carbon Urea Breath Test Biochemistry Helicobacter test kit Teeth brushing is acceptable provided that the patient



Dorevitch Collectors.Carboxy Terminal Collagen Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Carboxyhaemoglobin Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Test for carbon monoxide exposure including cigarette

smoking.Carcino Embryonic Antigen Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Cardiac Enzymes Biochemistry Blood/Lith Hep with gel tube Light

Green

Troponin I only is assayed.





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Cardiolipin Antibody Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Carnitine (Plasma) Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.



at a Dorevitch centre.Carotene Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Fasting sample preferred. Inform patient test is non

medicare rebateable. Receive patient consent.Specimen is

unstable and requires light protection and transportation

on ice. Collection is preferable at a Dorevitch centre.

Carotenoids Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Specimen is unstable and requires light protection and


Dorevitch centre.CASA Test no longer available.

Casoni Test Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Cat Scratch Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Catecholamines (Plasma) Referred Specimens Not recommended due to instability. Preferred specimen




unstable and difficult to measure.Catecholamines (Urine-24hr) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



and childhood neuroblastoma.CBC (FBE) Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

CCP Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Cd (Blood) (Cadmium) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy

Cd (Tissue) Referred Specimens Tissue/Sterile container

CD4/CD8 Ratio Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Dark

Green,

Lavender

Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only.





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CD59 (Ham's Test) Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Dark

Green,

Lavender


CDI (Clostridium difficile) Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container Sterile container required. Can share specimen with

FZ.Please indicate any recent history of antibiotics. If

causes of diarrhoea other than Clostridium difficile are

possible or suspected a faeces sample for microscopy and

culture should also be submitted.CDT (Carbohydrate Deficiency) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.CE (Cardiac Enzymes) Biochemistry Blood/Lith Hep with gel tube Light

Green


CEA Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Cell Markers (Lymphocyte) Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Dark

Green,

Lavender


Celontin Test no longer available.

Centromere Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Cerebellum Antibodies (Hu & Yo) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Ceruloplasmin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Cervical Cytology (Pap Smear) Cytology Labelled fixed smear By appointment at specialised collection rooms only.

Cervical Swab (Micro & Culture) Microbiology Swab in transport medium

CH100 Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold The specimen must be centrifuged immediately after

clottingSpecimen is unstable and requires transportation


CH2O4 (Alcohol) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

CH50 Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold The specimen must be centrifuged immediately after



Chagas Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold





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Chicken Pox (Varicella Zoster)

Serology

Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Processed urgently for exposure in pregnancy.

Chikungunya PCR Molecular Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Chikungunya Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Chlamydia Antigen Testing Immunology Urine, Swab/Chlamydia

transport medium (Cobas PCR)

Chlamydia pneumoniae PCR Molecular Sputum/Sterile container,

Swab/Dry swabChlamydia pneumoniae Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Atypical pneumonia. Chlamydia serology detects antibody

to a group Antigen.Chlamydia psittaci PCR Molecular Sputum/Sterile container,

Swab/Dry swabChlamydia psittacosis Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Atypical pneumonia. Chlamydia serology detects antibody

to a group Antigen.Chlamydia trachomatis - PCR

(Urine / Swab)

Immunology Urine, Swab/Chlamydia


Chlamydia trachomatis Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Chlordane Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Please provide exposure details, including the names of

pesticides the patient has been in contact with. If

herbicides are also requested, a random URINE must be

collected and the herbicides the patient has been in

contact with must be listed. Chloride (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Chloride (Urine) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container

Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Please provide exposure and occupation details.





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Chlorophenoxyacetic Acid

Herbicides

Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Please provide specific details of particular herbicide

patient has been exposed to. Random urine collected

immediately after work shift/exposure. If used as a

screening NOT covered by Medicare. Please inform

patient and receive censent.

Chlorpromazine Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Chlorpyrifos Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Test for organophosphate or carbamate insecticide

toxicity. Please provide clinical details including exposure

to pesticides etc. Reduced red cell levels of cholinesterase

usually equate with organophosphate and carbamate

toxicity. Screening test intervals depend on levels of

exposure.Chlorpyrifos Methyl Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Test for organophosphate or carbamate insecticide





exposure.Chol (Cholesterol) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Cholecalciferol Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Cholesterol Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Cholesterol + Triglyceride Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Cholinesterase (Red Blood Cell) Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Test for organophosphate or carbamate insecticide





exposure.





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Cholinesterase (Serum) Dibucaine

No

Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Test CHOLINESTERASE, SERUM for exposure and

CHOLINESTERASE, RED CELL for toxicity. The

CHOLINESTERASE (PSEUDOCHOLINESTERASE) is also low

in inherited forms of scoline sensitivity. Please provide

clinical and medication details including exposure to

organophosphate pesticides etc. Serum cholinesterase

levels drop first and provide a sensitive screening test for

occupational organophosphate exposure. Reduced red

cell levels usually equate with organophosphate toxicity.

Screening test intervals depend on levels of exposure.

Cholinesterase Inhibitors Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Test for organophosphate or carbamate insecticide





exposure.Chromagranin A Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Chromium (Blood) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy

Chromium (Hair) Referred Specimens Hair/Sterile container Must collect at least 50 hairs with root intact from scalp.

Chromium (Red Blood Cell) Test no longer available.

Chromium (Urine) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative


finish date / time on request form. Spot urine specimen

also acceptable. Please provide clinical, medication and

lead exposure details. Chromium (Whole blood) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy

Chromosome studies-Adult Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

10mL tube

Lavender,

Dark Green





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Chromosome Studies-Baby Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

2mL tube

Light Pink,

Dark Green

Chromosome Studies-Bone

Marrow


EDTA 4mL tube


Chromosome studies-Child Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

2mL tube

Light Pink,

Dark Green

Chromosome Studies-Foetal

Tissue

Referred Specimens Tissue/Sterile container

Chromosomes Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

10mL tube

Lavender,

Dark Green

Chromosomes & Fragile X Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

2mL tube

Light Pink,

Dark Green

Chromosomes (Amniotic Fluid) Referred Specimens Fluid/Sterile container

Chromosomes Bone Marrow

Biopsy


EDTA 4mL tube


Chymotrypsin (Faeces) Test no longer available.

Citrate (Urine-24hr) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



CK (Creatinine Kinase) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

CK Electrophoresis Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

CK Isoenzymes Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

CK-MB Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Troponin I recommended as acute cardiac marker.

Cl (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold





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Clexane Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue It is essential the type of heparin treatment is recorded on




Clobazam Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Clomipramine Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Clonazepam Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Clostridium difficile Toxin Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container Sterile container required. Can share specimen with




culture should also be submitted.Clotting Profile Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube,

EDTA 4mL tubeClotting Time Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube,

EDTA 4mL tubeClozapine Biochemistry Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Predose specimen.

Clozaril Biochemistry Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Predose specimen.

CMP Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Collection for calcium is preferable without or minimal

torniquet use.CMV (Cytomegalovirus) Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

CMV PCR-Blood Molecular Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

CMV PCR-Swab Molecular Swab/Dry swab

CMV PCR-Urine Molecular Urine/Sterile container

CMV Viral Load Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.CMV-PCR Molecular Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender





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CO (Carbon Monoxide) Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Test for carbon monoxide exposure including cigarette

smoking.Specimen is unstable. Collection is preferable at

a Dorevitch centre.Coagulation screen Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube,

EDTA 4mL tubeCobalt (Blood) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy

Cobalt (Tissue) Referred Specimens Tissue/Sterile container

Cobalt (Urine) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative


finish date / time on request form. Spot urine also

acceptable.Please provide exposure and occupation

details.Cocaine/metabolites (Urine-

Screen)

Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Urine is the preferred specimen for drug analysis. Chain of












Coccidioidomycosis Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold





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Codeine Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Red Urine is the preferred specimen for drug analysis. Chain of












Coeliac Disease Genetic Studies Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL Lavender

Coeliac Disease Screening Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Coeliac Disease-Buccal Swab Referred Specimens Swab/Dry swab Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Coeliac Genotype Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

Co-Enzyme Q10 Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Co-Enzyme Q10 (Red Cell) Test no longer available.

Cold Agglutinins Blood Bank Blood/Plain plastic tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Red,

Lavender

Samples can only be collected at lab based rooms.

Cold Aggs Blood Bank Blood/Plain plastic tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Red,

Lavender


Collagen Binding Assay Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue Full tube collection.

Collagen Vascular Screen Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Complement Profile Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Complements C3 + C4 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Conjugated Bilirubin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold





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Coombs-Direct Test Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Coombs-Indirect Test Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Copper Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy

Copper (Red Blood Cell) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy

Copper (Tissue) Referred Specimens Tissue/Sterile container

Copper (Urine-24hr) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservativeCoproporphyrins (Faeces) Referred Specimens Faeces/Faeces container Protect from light by foil wrapping.

Coproporphyrins (Urine-Spot) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative

Protect from light by foil wrapping.

Cord Blood Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling










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Cord Blood Group Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Cordarone (Amiodarone) Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Coronavirus PCR Referred Specimens Swab transport media/Sterile

Container


Patient payment consent required.Corrected Calcium Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Collection for calcium is preferable without or minimal

torniquet use.Corticotropin Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Specimen ideally collected between 8am & 10am.

Cortisol (Salivary) Biochemistry Saliva/Salivette tube

Cortisol (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Cortisol (Urine-24hr) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative


finish date / time on request form.Please note: spot or

random urine specimens are unsuitable.Cotinine (Serum) Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red

Cotinine (Urine) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container

Counsyl Foresight Genetic Carrier

Screen

Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Coxiella Burnetti Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Coxsackie Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Coxsackie Virus PCR Molecular Swab/Dry swab

C-Peptide Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

CPK Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Cr, U & E Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Please note: Blood specimens should never be placed in

the fridge before centrifugation or the potassium will be

likely increased.





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CRCL (Creatinine Clearance) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative, Blood/SST tube


finish date / time on request form.Collect blood sample at

end of 24 hour urine collection. Send blood and urine

sample to laboratory at the same time. Requests for GFR /

calculated GFR do not require urine collection.

C-Reactive Protein Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Creat (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Creatine (Urine) Test no longer available.

Creatine Kinase Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Creatine Kinase Mb Isoenzyme Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Troponin I recommended as acute cardiac marker.

Creatinine (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Creatinine (Urine) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Creatinine Clearance Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative, Blood/SST tube


finish date / time on request form.Collect blood sample at

end of 24 hour urine collection. Send blood and urine

sample to laboratory at the same time. Requests for GFR /

calculated GFR do not require urine collection.

Crest -Scleroderma test Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Creutzfeld-Jacob Disease (CJD

14.3.3 Protein)

Referred Specimens Sterile Container Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Crossmatch Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.CRP Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

CRP-Sensitive / Ultrasensitive Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

CRT Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold





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Cryofibrinogen Biochemistry Blood/SST tube, EDTA 4mL

tube

Gold,

Lavender


Cryoglobulins Biochemistry Blood/SST tube, EDTA 4mL

tube

Gold,

Lavender


Cryoproteins Biochemistry Blood/SST tube, EDTA 4mL

tube

Gold,

Lavender


Cryptococcus Antigen Microbiology Blood/SST tube Gold

Cryptosporidium Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container Only 2 samples can be processed per 7 days.

CSF (?SAH) Microbiology

CSF Analysis Microbiology

CSF Biochemistry Biochemistry

CSF Cell Count Microbiology

CSF IgG Referred Specimens Blood should also be provided for EPP to maximise

information obtainable from this test.CSF Micro & Culture Microbiology

CSF Oligoclonal Bands Referred Specimens Blood should also be provided for EPP to maximise

information obtainable from this test.CSF Xanthochromia Referred Specimens Performed ideally on the 4th tube; 3rd tube is also

suitable. Specimen to be foil wrapped immediately after

collection. Inform patient test is not medicare rebateable.

Receive patient consent.C-Telopeptide Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

CTX Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Cu2+ Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy

Cu2+ (Red Blood Cell) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy

Cu2+ (Tissue) Referred Specimens Tissue/Sterile container

Cu2+ (Urine-24hr) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative





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Cy A Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Note time & date of last dose.Collect sample within 10

minutes of 2 hours post dose unless otherwise indicated.

Cyanide No test available off blood - see Cyanide (Urine).

Cyanide (Urine) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Cyanocobalamin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Cyclic AMP Test no longer available.

Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Cyclosporin Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Note time & date of last dose.Collect sample within 10


Cystatin C Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Cystic Fibrosis Studies / Screen Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Criteria applies. Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-


Cystine (Urine) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Cytogenetics (Chromosomes) Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

2mL tube

Light Pink,

Dark Green

Cytokine IL4 Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

Cytomegalovirus Antibodies (CMV) Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Cytomegalovirus PCR (Swab) Molecular Swab/Dry swab Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Cytomegalovirus PCR (Blood) Molecular Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Cytomegalovirus PCR (Urine) Molecular Urine/Sterile container Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Cytotoxic Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red





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Dabigatran Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue It is essential the type of heparin treatment is recorded on




Danthron (Urine-Screen) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Urine is the preferred specimen for drug analysis. Chain of












DAT (Direct Antiglobulin Test) Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.DBIL (Neonates) Biochemistry Blood/Paediatric SST tube Amber Please provide clinical details. Heel prick or venipuncture


DCT (Direct Coomb's Test) Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.D-Dimers Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Please include any relevant patient history (eg - DIC, DVT,

PE).





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DDT Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Please provide exposure details, including the names of




contact with must be listed. Delta Agent (Hepatitis D) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Only present in patients with previous or existing

Hepatitis B infection.Dengue Fever Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Dengue PCR Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Dengue PCR Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container A highly specific marker of bone resorption used in

investigation and monitoring of osteoporosis, Paget's

disease, steroid therapy, malignancies, inflammatory

diseases and metabolic bone diseases.

Desipramine Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Desmethylclobazam Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Dexamethasone Suppression Test Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold This is a test for the diagnosis of Cushing's disease. The

standard test (the overnight dexamethasone suppression

test) involves the patient taking 1mg oral dexamethasone

at approximately 11:00pm. Serum cortisol should be

collected the following morning between 8:00am and

10:00am.DHEAS Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold





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Diabetic Exclusion Test Biochemistry Blood/Fluoride oxalate tube x 3 Grey Patient to be fasting at least 8 - 10 hours and 75g (1.75

g/kg in children) oral glucose load. Collect blood glucose

at 0 (pre glucose load), 60 and 120 minutes. Please

contact nearest collection centre. For Insulin Curve, also

collect a Gold SSTII tube at each interval.

Dialysed Calcium Biochemistry Venous Blood Gas collection. Collection performed at


scientist for further details (Ph: 9244 0417).Diazepam Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Diazinon Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Test for organophosphate or carbamate insecticide





exposure.Dibucaine Number Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Test CHOLINESTERASE, SERUM for exposure and










DIC Screen (Disseminated

Intravascular Coagulation)

Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube,

EDTA 4mL tube

Light Blue,

Lavender





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Dichlorvos Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Test for organophosphate or carbamate insecticide





exposure.Dieldrin Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Please provide exposure details, including the names of




contact with must be listed. Differential ALP Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Test to determine nature of unexplained elevation of

alkaline phosphatase.Dig Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Digene Molecular ThinPrep collection vial HPV DNA Typing is performed as an adjunct to

conventional screening.Digoxin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Dihydrotestosterone Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Dilantin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Dimethoate Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Test for organophosphate or carbamate insecticide





exposure.Diphtheria Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Direct Bilirubin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold





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Direct Bilirubin (Neonates) Biochemistry Blood/Paediatric SST tube Amber Please provide clinical details. Heel prick or venipuncture


Direct Coombs Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Direct LDL Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Disaccharide Levels In Duodenal

Bx

Referred Specimens Tissue/Sterile container

Disopyramide Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


DNA Binding Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Initial diagnosis based on a positive ANA (anti nuclear




DNA Fragile X analysis Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Min: 2mL collection.

DNA Studies for Thalassemia Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube,

Blood/SST tube

Lavender,

Gold

20ml of EDTA blood is required.

DNAdose Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

DNAse B Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Donnatal Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Dopamine (Urine) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



and childhood neuroblastoma.





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Dothiepin Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Down's Syndrome Screen Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Testing is performed at the Murdoch institute. Please

complete questionnaire. For the 1st trimester screen

collect specimen between 9th and 13th week of

pregnancy. Results are only released after an ultrasound

report during 11-13 weeks (nuchal translucency) is

received and reviewed by the Murdoch institute (reports

can be faxed to (03)8341 6389). For the 2nd trimester

screen collect specimen between 14th and 20th week of

pregnancy (most informative between 15th and 17th

week).Doxepin Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


DPD Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container A highly specific marker of bone resorption used in

investigation and monitoring of osteoporosis, Paget's

disease, steroid therapy, malignancies, inflammatory

diseases and metabolic bone diseases.

Drug Screen (Gastric Contents) Test no longer available.

Drug Screen (Hair) Referred Specimens Hair/Sterile container





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Drug Screen (Meconium) Biochemistry Faeces/Faeces container Test for Neonates only.Urine is the preferred specimen for

drug analysis. Chain of custody documents must be

completed in all medico-legal cases. Confirmation of

patient identity (photo Id), direct observation of urine

collection, temperature sensor in the urine container and

tamper proof seals are required in some situations. Urine

specimens are first subjected to a series of immunoassays

to detect different groups of drugs (eg - benzodiazepines,

opiates). If one or more groups are positive, further

confirmatory testing can be done by gas chromatography

and mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Urine creatinine

concentration is measured to test for excessive dilution of

urine specimens.

Drug Screen (Steroids) This test is not available at Dorevitch Pathology. Please


prior to testing. Non-rebateable.Drug Screen (Urine) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Urine is the preferred specimen for drug analysis. Chain of
















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ds DNA Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Initial diagnosis based on a positive ANA (anti nuclear




dTPA Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis

E / LFT Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Please note: Blood specimens should never be placed in


likely increased.E2 (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

E2 Sensitive / Ultrasensitive Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

E3 (Serum) Test no longer available.

EBV PCR Serum, CSF also acceptable. Non-rebateable test. Refer to


required.EBV PCR (Swab) Referred Specimens Swab/Dry swab Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.EBV Serology (Epstein-Barr Virus) Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

EBV Viral Load Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.ECG Nursing

Echinococcus granulosus Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

eGFR Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Please note: Blood specimens should never be placed in


likely increased.Electrocardiograph Nursing

Electrolytes + Urea + Creatinine Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Please note: Blood specimens should never be placed in


likely increased.Electrolytes only Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Electrolytes include: sodium, potassium, chloride and

bicarbonate.





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Electrophoresis (CSF) Referred Specimens Blood should also be provided for EPP to maximise

information obtainable from this test.Electrophoresis (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Test for B-cell malignancy such as multiple myeloma.

Electrophoresis (Urine) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container An early morning collection is preferred.

Elution Studies Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.ENA (Extractable Nuclear

Antigens)


Endosulphan Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Please provide exposure details, including the names of




contact with must be listed. Endrin Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Please provide exposure details, including the names of




contact with must be listed. Entamoeba Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Enterovirus PCR Molecular Swab/Dry swab Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Enterovirus Serology (Coxsackie

Virus)


Eosin-5-Maleimide Test Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only.

Eosinophil Count Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Component of Full Blood Examination.

Eosinophils-Sputum Microbiology Sputum/Sterile container

EPG (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Test for B-cell malignancy such as multiple myeloma.

EPG (Urine) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container An early morning collection is preferred.





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Epilim Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Epitestosterone This test is not available at Dorevitch Pathology. Please


prior to testing. Non-rebateable.EPP (serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Test for B-cell malignancy such as multiple myeloma.

Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Erythrocyte count Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Component of Full Blood Examination.

Erythrocyte indices Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

Erythropoietin Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation

Rate)

Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

Essential Fatty Acids Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Fasting sample preferred.

Estradiol (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Estriol (Serum) Test no longer available.

Estriol (Urine-24hr) Test no longer available.

Estrogen (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Ethanol (Non Legal) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Ethanol (Urine-Screen) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container

ETOH Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

EUC Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Please note: Blood specimens should never be placed in


likely increased.Everolimus Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

Extractable Nuclear Antigens

(ENA)


Eye Swab for Chlamydia Immunology Swab/Chlamydia transport

medium (Cobas PCR)





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Factor 2 Referred Specimens Blood/Sodium citrate tube Full tube collection.Please note: If more than one factor is

requested, please collect 1 tube per factor.Factor 2 and 5 Mutation Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Criteria Applies. Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-


Factor 2 Gene Mutation Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Criteria Applies. Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-


Factor II (2) Referred Specimens Blood/Sodium citrate tube Full tube collection.Please note: If more than one factor is

requested, please collect 1 tube per factor.Factor II (Mutation) Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Criteria Applies. Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-


Factor IX (9) Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Full tube collection.Please note: If more than one factor is

requested, please collect 1 tube per factor.Factor V (5) Leiden mutation Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Factor VII (7) Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Full tube collection.Please note: If more than one factor is

requested, please collect 1 tube per factor.Factor VIII (8) Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Full tube collection.Please note: If more than one factor is

requested, please collect 1 tube per factor.Factor XI (11) Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Full tube collection.Please note: If more than one factor is

requested, please collect 1 tube per factor.Factor XII (12) Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Full tube collection.Please note: If more than one factor is

requested, please collect 1 tube per factor.Factor XIII (13) Referred Specimens Blood/Sodium citrate tube Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Please note: If more

than one factor is requested, please collect 1 tube per

factor.Fadal-Nalebuff Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Faecal Calprotectin Biochemistry Faeces/Faeces container Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Faecal Elastase Biochemistry Faeces/Faeces container Transport frozen. Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-






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Faecal Fat (72 Hr Collection) Test no longer available.

Faecal Fat (spot) Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container

Faecal Fat Globules Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container

Faecal FMP PCR Molecular Faeces/Faeces container

Faecal Helicobacter Pylori Antigen Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container

Faecal Multiplex PCR Molecular Faeces/Faeces container

Faecal Pancreatic Elastase Biochemistry Faeces/Faeces container Transport frozen. Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-


Faecal PCR (FMP) Molecular Faeces/Faeces container

Faecal Reducing Substances Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container Transport frozen.

Faecal Reducing Sugars Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container Transport frozen.

Faecal Total fat Test no longer available.

Faecal Tryptic Activity Referred Specimens Blood/SST, Faeces/Faeces

container

Gold Transport frozen.

Faeces- Micro & Culture inc OCP

(ova, cysts & parasites)

Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container Only 2 samples can be processed per 7 days.

Faeces Threadworm & Ova Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container Only 2 samples can be processed per 7 days.

Faeces-Clostridium difficile Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container Sterile container required. Can share specimen with




culture should also be submitted.Faeces-Micro & Culture (m+ c) Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container Only 1 sample can be processed per 7 days.

Faeces-Occult blood Microbiology Faecal occult blood test kit Only require collection of one kit.

FAI (Free Androgen Index) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube

Familial Mediterranean Fever Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Farmers' Lung Disease Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Fasting Glucose / Sugar Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold If centrifugation is not immediately possible, collect a

FLOX tube.





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Fasting Lipids / Chol & Trigs Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Fatty Acids (Essential) Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Fasting sample preferred.

Fatty Acids (Free) Referred Specimens Blood/Fluoride oxalate tube Grey

Fatty Acids (Long Chain) Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green

Fatty Acids (Plasma) Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green

Fatty Acids (Red Cell) Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only.Fasting sample

preferred.Fatty Acids (Total) Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green

Fatty Acids (Very Long Chain) Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green

FBC (FBE) Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

FBE Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

FBE + Film Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

FBG (Fasting Blood Glucose) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold If centrifugation is not immediately possible, collect a

FLOX tube.FBP (FBE) Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

FBS (Fasting Blood Sugar) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold If centrifugation is not immediately possible, collect a

FLOX tube.FDP Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue Please include any relevant patient history (eg - DIC, DVT,

PE).Fe (Iron) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Includes Iron, Transferrin, TIBC, % saturation and Ferritin.

Fe (Tissue) Referred Specimens Tissue/Sterile container

Fe (Urine) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Fe Studies Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Includes Iron, Transferrin, TIBC, % saturation and Ferritin.





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Fentanyl Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Ferritin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Component of Iron Studies.

Ferritin (Red Cell) Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Pink Test no longer available.

Fibrin degradation products Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue Please include any relevant patient history (eg - DIC, DVT,

PE).Fibrin Monomer Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue Please include any relevant patient history (eg - DIC, DVT,

PE).Fibrinogen Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue Specimen is unstable and requires transportation on ice.

Collection is preferable at a Dorevitch centre.Fibroblast Growth Factor (FCF) Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

Fibronectin Test no longer available.

Filaments Antibody Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Includes Myosine and Actin Antibodies.

Filaria Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Filllagrin Antibodies Test no longer available.

Fine needle aspiration Cytology Labelled fixed and air dried

smearsFISH Test Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

2mL tube

Light Pink,

Dark Green



FK 506 Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

Flavivirus PCR Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Flecainide Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


FLOP Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Flow Cytometry Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Dark

Green,

Lavender


Flow Cytometry (Tissue) Haematology Tissue/Sterile container Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only.





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FLS (Fasting Lipid Studies) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Flucytosine Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Predose sampling is preferred. Post dose sample is

collected one hour post dose. Plain tube ONLY

acceptable.Fluid Biochemistry Biochemistry Fluid/Sterile container

Fluid Cytology Cytology Fluid/Sterile container

Fluorescent Treponema A/b (FTA) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Fluoride (urine) Referred Specimens Sterile Container Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Fluoxetine Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


FMF (Familial Mediterranean Fever) Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.FNA (Fine Needle Aspirate) Cytology Labelled fixed and air dried

smearsFOB Microbiology Faecal occult blood test kit Only require collection of one kit.

Folate (Red Blood Cell) Blood/SST tube, EDTA 4mL

tube


Folate (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Folic Acid Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Follicle Stimulating Hormone Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Fondaparinux anti-Xa level Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue It is essential the type of heparin treatment is recorded on




Food Allergy Panels 96/40/5 IGG

Food


Patient payment consent required. Dr to specify foods.

Food Allergy Test Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Dr to specify foods.





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Fra X Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Min: 2mL collection.

Fractionated ALP Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Test to determine nature of unexplained elevation of

alkaline phosphatase.Fragile X Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Min: 2mL collection.

Fragmin Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue It is essential the type of heparin treatment is recorded on




Frederickson Typing Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Fasting sample preferred.

Free Androgen Index Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold This test is a ratio of total testosterone and sex hormone

binding globulin. Sensitive total testosterone assay is

used for males and females < 15 yrs and females > 40 yrs.

Free BHCG Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Testing is performed at the Murdoch institute. Please









week).Free Fatty Acids Referred Specimens Blood/Fluoride oxalate tube Grey

Free Hb (Haemoglobin) Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green

Free Light Chains Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Free PSA Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold





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Free T3 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold TSH is routinely performed. Free T4 will be measured in

addition to TSH in certain patients. Please supply a

comprehensive history including exactly what medication

the patient is taking. Free T4 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold TSH is routinely performed. Free T4 will be measured in



the patient is taking. Free Testosterone Biochemistry Blood/SST tube

Friderichsen Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Fasting sample preferred.

Frisium Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Fructosamine Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Fructose Tolerance Testing This test is now available at Gastrolab. Please call 1300

624 771 for testing details.FSH Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

FT3 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold TSH is routinely performed. Free T4 will be measured in



the patient is taking. FT4 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold TSH is routinely performed. Free T4 will be measured in



the patient is taking. FTA Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

FTA Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Full Blood Count (FBE) Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

Full Blood Examination (FBE) Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

Fungal Examination Microbiology

G6PD Assay Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender





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G6PD Screen Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

Gabapentin Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Predose specimen.

GAD Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Galactokinase Referred Specimens Blood/ACD tube Yellow Test must be booked by referring Dr. Please contact Royal

Brisbane Hospital prior to collection (07) 3636 8428.

Galactomannan Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Bronchial specimens also accepted. Non-rebateable test.

Refer to non-rebateable price list. Patient payment

consent required.Galactose (Urine) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container

Galactose Screen (Galactosaemia

Screen)

Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Require full clinical history. Non-rebateable test. Refer to


required.Galactose-1-phosphate Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Require full clinical history. Non-rebateable test. Refer to


required.Galactose-1-phosphate Uridyl

Transferase

Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Require full clinical history. Non-rebateable test. Refer to


required.Galactosidase Alpha Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Samples must be kept at room temperature.Collect

specimen Mon - Thurs only.Gamma Interferon Immunology Blood/TB gold collection tubes Do not centrifuge tubes after collection.

Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Component of LFT.

Gamma-GT Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Component of LFT.

Gangliosides Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Gastric aspirate ?GBS Microbiology Aspirate/Sterile container

Gastric Contents Drug Screen Test no longer available.

Gastric Parietal Cell A/b Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold





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Gastrin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Fasting sample preferred.Specimen is unstable and

requires transportation on ice. Collection is preferable at a

Dorevitch centre.GBS (Group B Strep swab) Microbiology Swab in transport medium

GCT Biochemistry Blood/Fluoride oxalate tube Grey Patient to be fasting at least 8 - 10 hours and 75g (1.75





Gene Xpert (Sputum) Microbiology Sputum/Sterile container Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Generation NIPT Genomic Diagnostics Blood/Streck 10mL tube Mottled Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Generation Plus NIPT Genomic Diagnostics Blood/Streck 10mL tube Mottled Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Genetic Carrier Screen Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient prepayment required. Direct to

www.gdpay.com.au or Ph: 1800 822 999Genetic test for Narcolepsy Referred Specimens Blood/ACD tube Yellow Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only.

Genta Biochemistry Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose.Please supply details of

dosing details and schedule. For daily dosing, collect one

sample only 6 - 14 hours after the dose. If dosing is not

daily, Pre and Post Gentamycin levels should be collected.

Gentamicin Biochemistry Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose.Please supply details of



daily, Pre and Post Gentamycin levels should be collected.





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Gestational Diabetes Screen Biochemistry Blood/Fluoride oxalate tube x 3 Grey Patient to be fasting at least 8 - 10 hours and 75g (1.75





GF Test (Glandular fever) Haematology Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Serology may be helpful if Paul-

Bunnell test is negative and clinical features are

suggestive.GGT Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Component of LFT.

GH (Growth Hormone) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Patient to be recumbent for 15 minutes prior to specimen

collection.Giardia Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container Only 2 samples can be processed per 7 days.

Giardia PCR Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container

Gilbert's Syndrome Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Glandular fever test (IM) Haematology Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Serology may be helpful if Paul-


suggestive.Gliadin Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Glomerular Basement Membrane

Antibodies


Glucagon Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4mL tube with

Aprotinin additive

Lavender This collection requires an EDTA tube with an Aprotinin

additive. Please contact the Duty Scientist (Ph: 9244 0417)

for a tube and collection instructions.

Glucose Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold If centrifugation is not immediately possible, collect a

FLOX tube.Glucose (2 Hour GTT) Biochemistry Blood/Fluoride oxalate tube x 3 Grey Patient to be fasting at least 8 - 10 hours and 75g (1.75





Glucose (Serial) Biochemistry Blood/Fluoride oxalate tube Grey





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Glucose 24hr Urine Referred Specimens Urine/24hr Bottle (Plain) REF WRK: SEND TO AU1

Glucose Challenge Test Biochemistry Blood/Fluoride oxalate tube Grey Fasting is not required. At 26-28 weeks gestation, give the

patient 75g glucose dose - collect sample 1 hour later.

Indicate glucose dosage and the time it was given on

request form. Nothing should be taken by mouth after

the dose and prior to the blood sample collection except

water.Glucose Tolerance Test (2 Hour) Biochemistry Blood/Fluoride oxalate tube x 3 Grey Patient to be fasting at least 8 - 10 hours and 75g (1.75





Glucose Tolerance Test (Antenatal) Biochemistry Blood/Fluoride oxalate tube x 3 Grey Patient to be fasting at least 8 - 10 hours and 75g (1.75





Glucose Tolerance Test (Extended) Biochemistry Blood/Fluoride oxalate tube Grey

Glucose Tolerance Test Biochemistry Blood/Fluoride oxalate tube x 3 Grey Patient to be fasting at least 8 - 10 hours and 75g (1.75





Glucose-6-Phosphate Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Glutathione Peroxidase Activity Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green

Gluten Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold





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Glycine Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Specimen is unstable and requires transportation on ice.

Collection is preferable at a Dorevitch centre.Glycogen Storage Disorders Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

Glycosylated Albumin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Glycosylated Hb Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

Glycosylated Protein Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Glyphosate Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Please provide specific details of particular herbicide





GM1 Ganglioside Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Gonococcal Serology Test no longer available.

Gonorrhoea-PCR (Urine / Swab) Immunology Urine, Swab/Chlamydia


For female patients, initial urine collection for Gonorrhoea

is not a reliable sample. For male patients, the first 20 mL

of any voided urine is an acceptable alternative to a swab.

Ideally, the patient should not have urinated for one hour

prior to the test.

GP RH/ ABS Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.GP/ RH Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling










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GQ1b Ganglioside Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Group & AB Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Group & antibody screen Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Group & Hold Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Group & Rh Antibodies Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Group & Rh status Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling










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Group & rhesus Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Group & rhesus Antibodies Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Group & save Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Group B Strep swab Microbiology Swab in transport medium

Growth Hormone (basal) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Patient to be recumbent for 15 minutes prior to specimen

collection.Growth Hormone (Exercise Test) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Patient to be recumbent for 15 minutes prior to specimen

collection.Growth Hormone (Serial Studies) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Patient to be recumbent for 15 minutes prior to specimen

collection.Growth Hormone (Suppression

Test)

Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Patient to be recumbent for 15 minutes prior to specimen

collection.GTT (2 Hour) Biochemistry Blood/Fluoride oxalate tube x 3 Grey Patient to be fasting at least 8 - 10 hours and 75g (1.75









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GTT with Growth Hormone Biochemistry Blood/Fluoride oxalate tube x 3 Patient to be fasting at least 8 - 10 hours and 75g (1.75



contact nearest collection centre. For Growth Hormone,

also collect a Gold SSTII tube at each interval.

GTT with Insulin curve Biochemistry Blood/Fluoride oxalate tube x 3 Grey, Gold Patient to be fasting at least 8 - 10 hours and 75g (1.75





H pylori culture Referred Specimens Blood Culture Bottle

H pylori Faecal Antigen Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container No treatment restriction or exclusion periods apply.

H1N1 Serology Test no longer available.

Haematinics Biochemistry Blood/SST tube, EDTA 4mL

tube

Gold

Haematocrit Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Component of Full Blood Examination.

Haemochromatosis (HFE) Screen Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Criteria Applies. Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-


Haemochromatosis C282Y Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Criteria Applies. Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-


Haemoglobin Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Component of Full Blood Examination.

Haemoglobin (Urine) Microbiology Urine/Sterile container Semi-quantitative test.

Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1C) Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

Haemoglobin DNA Analysis

(Thalassemia)

Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube,

Blood/SST tube

Lavender,

Gold

20ml of EDTA blood is required. Non-rebateable test.


consent required.Haemoglobin Electrophoresis Haematology Blood/SST tube, EDTA 4mL

tube

Gold,

LavenderHaemoglobinopathy Screen Haematology Blood/SST tube, EDTA 4mL

tube

Gold,

Lavender





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Haemolysis Screen Biochemistry Blood/SST tube, EDTA 10mL

tube

Gold,

Lavender

Initial screening tests should include FBC, Reticulocyte

count, Coombs test, Liver Function Test and Haptoglobin.

Further tests will depend on the results of screening tests

and the provisional diagnosis. Please request tests

individually as Medicare does not recognise 'Haemolytic

Screen' as an acceptable request.

Haemolytic Complement Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold The specimen must be centrifuged immediately after



Haemophilus Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Haemosiderin (Urinary) Haematology Urine/Sterile container Early morning specimen preferred.

HAI (Rubella) Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Assay for IgM and IgG in suspected case. Immunity

determined by IgG quantitation.Haldol Decanoate Test no longer available.

Haloperidol Test no longer available.

Ham's test (CD 59) Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Dark

Green,

Lavender


Haptoglobin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

HB Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Component of Full Blood Examination.

HB A2 Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Gold,

LavenderHB Electrophoresis Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Gold,

LavenderHB F Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Gold,

LavenderHbA1C Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

HbCO Biochemistry Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Test for carbon monoxide exposure including cigarette

smoking.Specimen is unstable. Collection is preferable at

a Dorevitch centre.HBH Preparation Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Gold,

Lavender





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HBLV Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

HBV DNA Referred Specimens Blood/Plasma preparation tube Pearl Indicates level of infectivity and is a marker for viral

replication.HCB Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Please provide exposure details, including the names of




contact with must be listed. HCG (Qualitative) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

HCG (Qualitative-Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

HCG (Qualitative-Urine) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container

HCG (Quantitative) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

HCG (Urine-24hr) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative


finish date / time on request form.For Hydatid Mole only.

HCV (Hepatitis C) Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

HCV RNA Molecular Blood/Plasma preparation tube Pearl

HCV-Genotyping & PCR Molecular Blood/Plasma preparation tube Pearl

HCV-PCR Molecular Blood/Plasma preparation tube Pearl

HCV-Viral Load Molecular Blood/Plasma preparation tube Pearl

HDL Cholesterol Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

HE4 (Human Epidymall Specific

Protein 4/ROMA Index)


Patient payment consent required.Heat Shock Protein 70 Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Heat Stable ALP Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Test to determine nature of unexplained elevation of

alkaline phosphatase.





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Heavy Metal Screen (Blood) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy Please provide clinical, medication and exposure details

and indicate which heavy metals are required. There may

be costs incurred to the patient.

Heavy Metal Screen (Urine) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Please provide clinical, medication and exposure details

and indicate which heavy metals are required. There may

be costs incurred to the patient.

Heinz bodies Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

Helicobacter Breath Test-C14 Biochemistry Helicobacter test kit Teeth brushing is acceptable provided that the patient



Dorevitch Collectors.Helicobacter Culture Microbiology Tissue/Sterile container

Helicobacter Faecal Antigen Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container No treatment restriction or exclusion periods apply.

Helicobacter Pylori Faecal Antigen Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container

Helicobacter Pylori Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Helper Suppressor Ratio Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Dark

Green,

Lavender


HEP B cAb Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Hepatitis B core antibody

HEP B eAg Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Hepatitis B envelope antigen

HEP B sAb Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Hepatitis B surface antibodyPlease indicate if testing is

pre or post vaccination.HEP B sAg Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Hepatitis B surface antigen

Heparin cofactor II Test no longer available.

Hepatic Auto Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Hepatitis A Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Please indicate if testing is pre or post vaccination.

Hepatitis B Core Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Hepatitis B DNA Molecular Blood/Plasma preparation tube Pearl Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Indicates level of

infectivity and is a marker for viral replication.





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Hepatitis B Genotype Molecular Blood/PPT Tube Pearl Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Hepatitis B PCR Molecular Blood/Plasma preparation tube Pearl Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Indicates level of

infectivity and is a marker for viral replication.Hepatitis B Surface Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Please indicate if testing is pre or post vaccination.

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Hepatitis B Viral Load Molecular Blood/Plasma preparation tube Pearl Indicates level of infectivity and is a marker for viral

replication.Hepatitis C Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Hepatitis C Antigen This test is not available at Dorevitch Pathology.

Hepatitis C Genotyping Molecular Blood/Plasma preparation tube Pearl

Hepatitis C PCR Molecular Blood/Plasma preparation tube Pearl

Hepatitis C PCR & Genotyping Molecular Blood/Plasma preparation tube Pearl

Hepatitis C Viral load Molecular Blood/Plasma preparation tube Pearl

Hepatitis D Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Only present in patients with previous or existing

Hepatitis B infection. Hepatitis D PCR Referred Specimens Blood/Plasma preparation tube Pearl Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Hepatitis E Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Hepatitis E PCR Referred Specimens Blood/Plasma preparation tube Pearl Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Hepatitis RNA PCR Referred Specimens Blood/Plasma preparation tube Pearl

Heptachlor Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Please provide exposure details, including the names of




contact with must be listed.





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Heptachlor Epoxide Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Please provide exposure details, including the names of




contact with must be listed. Herbicides (Urine) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Please provide specific details of particular herbicide





Hereditary Spherocytosis Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only.

Herpes Multiplex PCR (Blood) Molecular Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

Herpes PCR (CSF) Molecular

Herpes PCR (Swab) Molecular Swab/Dry swab Herpes Simplex Virus I and II and Herpes Zoster tested

simultaneously.Herpes PCR (Tissue) Referred Specimens Tissue/Sterile container Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Herpes PCR (Urine) Molecular Urine/Sterile container

Herpes Simplex I Antibody Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Antibodies for HSV type 1 and 2 tested.

Herpes Simplex PCR Molecular Swab/Dry swab Herpes Simplex Virus I and II and Herpes Zoster tested

simultaneously.Herpes Type Specific Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Antibodies for HSV type 1 and 2 tested.

Herpes Zoster Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Processed urgently for exposure in pregnancy.

Heterophile Antibodies Haematology Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Serology may be helpful if Paul-


suggestive.Hexosaminidase A & B Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube, EDTA 10mL

tube

Gold,

Lavender

Mon - Wed collection only. Must reach lab before

12:00pm.Incurs non-Medicare refundable fee. Please

contact Sendaways (03) 9244 0341 for more details.Hexose Galactose-1-phosphate

Uridyl Transferase

Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green





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HFE gene (Haemochromatosis

Studies)

Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Criteria Applies. Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-


Hg (Blood) (Mercury) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy For occupational inorganic mercury exposure, spot urine

is the preferred sample. HGH Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Patient to be recumbent for 15 minutes prior to specimen

collection.High Density Lipoprotein Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

High Sensitive CRP Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Histamine (Serum) Test no longer available.

Histamine (Urine) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative

Acid preservative.Dietary restrictions apply for 2 days

prior & during test - walnuts, tomatoes, bananas,

pineapple, avocado, red plums, egg plant & kiwi fruit.Low

histamine diet required 24 hours prior to and during test.

HISTAMINE SERUM test not available.

Histamine (Whole Blood) Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green

Histone (Part of ENA) Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Histoplasmosis Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

HITS Screen Haematology Blood/Plain tube Red Specimen is unstable and requires transportation on ice.

Collection is preferable at a Dorevitch centre.HIV Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

HIV Pro Viral Load Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

HIV RNA PCR Molecular Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Can only be requested in patients with confirmed positive

serology and neonates of HIV positive patients. Requires

a dedicated EDTA tube.HIV Viral Load Molecular Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Can only be requested in patients with confirmed positive

serology and neonates of HIV positive patients. Requires

a dedicated EDTA tube.HJBs (count or % may be

requested)

Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Please mark as 'Urgent' and send to Heidelberg. Please







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HLA Screen Referred Specimens Blood/ACD tube x 2 Yellow Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.HLA Tissue Typing Referred Specimens Blood/ACD tube x 2 Yellow Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.HLA Typing Referred Specimens Blood/ACD tube x 2 Yellow Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.HLA-A, B, C, D, DR, DQ Referred Specimens Blood/ACD tube x 2 Yellow Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.HLA-A3, A29, B3, DR3, DR4 Referred Specimens Blood/ACD tube x 2 Yellow Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.HLA-B27 Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

HLA-B57 Referred Specimens Blood/ACD tube Yellow Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.HLA-DQ2 / DQ8 Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

HMMA Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



and childhood neuroblastoma.HMMA (Urine-24hr) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



and childhood neuroblastoma.Holotranscobalamin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Refer to non-rebateable price list. Patient payment

consent required.Holter Monitor Nursing Appointment necessary.

Homa Index Biochemistry Blood/SST tube, Fluoride

oxalate tube

Grey, Gold

Homocystine Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Homocystine (Urine) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container

Homogentisic Acid (Urine-Screen) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Protect from light by foil wrapping.

Homovanillic Acid Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative


date / time on request form.





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Hormone Profile Biochemistry Blood/SST tube

Howell Jolly Bodies (count or %

may be requested)

Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Please mark as 'Urgent' and send to Heidelberg. Please



HPV / Digene Molecular Swab/Dry swab

HPV PCR Molecular Swab/Dry swab

HPV Serology Test not available.

HSP 70 Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

HSV 1 & 2 Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Antibodies for HSV type 1 and 2 tested.

HTLV-1 Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Hu Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Huhner's Test Test no longer available.

Human B Lymphotrophic Virus Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin

(Urine)

Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container

Human Herpes virus 6 PCR (HHV6) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Human Herpes virus 7 PCR (HHV7) Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Human Herpes virus 8 PCR (HHV8) Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Human Papiloma Virus PCR Molecular Swab/Dry swab May be non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable

price list. Patient payment consent required.

Humira Serology Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Huntington's Disease Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only. Non-rebateable test.


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HVA (Urine) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Hydatid ELISA Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Hydatid Immunoelectrophoresis Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Hydrogen Breath Test This test is now available at Gastrolab. Please call 1300

624 771 for testing details.Hydroxy Indole Acetic Acid Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative





Hydroxy Methoxy Mandelic Acid Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



and childhood neuroblastoma.Hydroxy Proline (Random) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Fasting overnight. Void 1st morning specimen. Collect

2nd specimen.Hydroxy Proline (Urine-24hr) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative


finish date / time on request form.Dietary restrictions

apply for 2 days prior and during test - exclude meat, fish

and chicken.Hydroxybutyrate (Ketones) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.



at a Dorevitch centre.Hydroxypyrene Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.IA-2 Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold





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IDC (Indirect Coomb's test) Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.IEP Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Test for B-cell malignancy such as multiple myeloma.

IFB Antibodies Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Ig Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Ig E Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Ig G Subclasses Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

IgA (Immunoglobulin A) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

IgD (Immunoglobulin D) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

IGF BP3 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.IGF-1 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

IgG (CSF) Referred Specimens Blood should also be provided for EPP to maximise

information obtainable from this test.IgG A M Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

IgG1 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold




IgG-Bee Allergen Test no longer available.

IL 4 Gene test Test no longer available.

IL 6 Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.IL28B Genotype (HCV) Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

IL4 Test no longer available.





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IM test Haematology Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Serology may be helpful if Paul-


suggestive.Imipramine Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Imiprin Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Immunobead-Sperm Antibodies

(Blood)


Immunobead-Sperm Antibodies

(Semen)

This test is not available at Dorevitch Pathology. Please

contact Royal Women's Hospital (03) 8345 2000 for

testing details.Immunoelectrophoresis Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Test for B-cell malignancy such as multiple myeloma.

Immunofixation Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Test for B-cell malignancy such as multiple myeloma.

Immunoglobulin (CSF) Referred Specimens Blood should also be provided for EPP to maximise

information obtainable from this test.Immunoglobulin A Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Immunoglobulin D Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Immunoglobulin E Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Immunoglobulin G Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Immunoglobulin G (CSF) Referred Specimens Blood should also be provided for EPP to maximise

information obtainable from this test.Immunoglobulin G Subclasses Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Immunoglobulin M Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Immunoglobulins Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Immunophentoyping Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Dark

Green,

Lavender


Immunoreactive Trypsin Referred Specimens Blood spot/Guthrie card HEEL PRICK SAMPLE REQUIRED. Please note: Card must


envelope.





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Indican (Urine-Screen) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Protect from light by foil wrapping.

Indirect Bilirubin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Indirect coombs Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Infectious mononucleosis (IM) Haematology Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Serology may be helpful if Paul-


suggestive.Infliximab Serology Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Influenza -PCR Molecular Swab/Dry swab Influenza A and Influenza B.Swab area as specified or NPA

(Nasopharyngeal Aspirate).Influenza Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Inhibin Test no longer available.

Inhibin-B Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube

Inhibin-Total Test no longer available.

INR Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue Must be full tube collection.

Insecticides Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Please provide exposure details, including the names of




contact with must be listed. Insulin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Fasting sample preferred.

Insulin Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Insulin Curve Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold If taken in conjunction with a GTT, collect at the same

time as glucose collections.Insulin Receptor Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Test no longer available.





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Insulin Stress Test Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold If taken in conjunction with a GTT, collect at the same

time as glucose collections.Interferon B-Neutralising

Antibodies

Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Please record date and time of patient's last treatment.

Interleukin 6 Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.International normalised ratio

(INR)

Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Full tube collection.

Intrinsic Factor Blocking

Antibodies


Iodine (Urinary) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Early morning specimen preferred.

Ionised Calcium Biochemistry Venous Blood Gas collection. Collection performed at


scientist for further details (Ph: 9244 0417).i-PTH Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

iPTH Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

Iron Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Includes Iron, Transferrin, TIBC, % saturation and Ferritin.

Iron (Tissue) Referred Specimens Tissue/Sterile container

Iron (Urine) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Iron + TIBC Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Includes Iron, Transferrin, TIBC, % saturation and Ferritin.

Iron + TIBC + Ferritin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Includes Iron, Transferrin, TIBC, % saturation and Ferritin.

Iron Studies Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Includes Iron, Transferrin, TIBC, % saturation and Ferritin.

Islet Cell Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Isocyanates (Serum) Test no longer available.

Isocyanates (Urine) Test no longer available.





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Itraconazole Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red

Jak 2 (Exon 12) Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

JAK2 Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

JAK2 exon 14 mutations Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

JAK2 V617F Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

JC Virus Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Urine, serum or CSF sepcimens accepted. Non-rebateable


consent required.Joint Aspirate Biochemistry Biochemistry Fluid/Sterile container

Joint Aspirate Micro & Culture Microbiology Fluid/Sterile container

K+ (Serum) (Potassium) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Component of serum electrolytes. Please note: Blood

specimens should never be placed in the fridge before

centrifugation or the potassium will be likely increased.

K+ (Urine-24hr) (Potassium) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Kahn Test (Syphilis Serology) Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Karyotype (Chromosome Studies) Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

10mL tube

Lavender,

Dark Green

KCCT (Kaolin) Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue Full tube collection.

Kell Typing Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink

Kennedy's Syndrome Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only. Non-rebateable test.


consent required.Keppra Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Note time & date of last dose. Post dose (peak) is

measured 1 hour after oral dose. Pre dose (trough) is

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Ketones (Serum) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.



at a Dorevitch centre.Ketones (Urine) Microbiology Urine/Sterile container Semi-quantitative test.

Kleihauer Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Kline Test (Syphilis Serology) Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

KPTT Haematology Blood/SST tube Full tube collection.

Labetalol Test no longer available.

Lactate Biochemistry Blood/Fluoride oxalate tube Grey Specimen is unstable and requires transportation on ice.

Collection is preferable at a Dorevitch centre.Lactate Dehydrogenase Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Lactate Dehydrogenase

Isoenzymes


Lactose Tolerance Test Biochemistry Blood/Fluoride oxalate tube x 5 Grey Patient to be fasting at least 8 - 10 hours and 50g (1.5

g/kg in children) oral lactose load. Collect blood glucose

at 0 (pre lactose load), 15, 30, 45, and 60 minutes. Please

note: Dorevitch Pathology do not perform hydrogen

breath tests for lactose or fructose intolerance.

Lamictal Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Lamotrigine (Lamictal) Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Lanoxin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is






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Largactil Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


LATS (Long Acting Thyroid

Stimulator)


LDH Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

LDH (Isoenzymes) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

LDL Cholesterol Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

LDS Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

LE Screen (ANA) Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Lead (Blood) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy Please provide clinical, medication and lead exposure

details. Whole blood is considered the best indicator of

inorganic lead exposure.Lead (Urine) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative

Please provide clinical, medication and lead exposure

details.

Legal Blood Alcohol This test is not available at Dorevitch Pathology. Please

direct patient to Healthscope Pathology.Legionella Antibody Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Legionella Antigen Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Not suitable for routine diagnosis - only useful in

screening cases.Legionella Culture Microbiology Sputum/Sterile container

Legionella PCR Molecular Sputum/Sterile container,

Swab/Dry swabLegionnaires Disease Antibody Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Leiden factor [Factor 5] Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Criteria Applies. Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-


Leptospirosis Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.






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Leucocyte Phenotype Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Dark

Green,

Lavender

Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only. Non-rebateable test.


consent required.Levetiracetam Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Note time & date of last dose. Post dose (peak) is

measured 1 hour after oral dose. Pre dose (trough) is

measured 8 hours following dose. Inform patient test is

non medicare rebateable - criteria applies. Receive patient

consent .Lewis Blood Group Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.LFT Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

LGV (Lymphogranuloma

Venereum) Serology


LH (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Li Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Post dose sample preferred. Optimum collection is 11-13

hours post dose. Maximum collection is 10-14 hours post

dose.Librium Test no longer available.

Lignocaine Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose.

Lindane Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Please provide exposure details, including the names of




contact with must be listed. Linolineic Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Fasting sample preferred.

Lipase Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Lipid Studies Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Lipids / Lipid profile Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold





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Lipids-Fractionate / Ratio / HDL Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Lipogram Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Lipoprotein (a) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Fasting sample preferred. Non-rebateable test. Refer to


required.Lipoprotein Electrophoresis Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Fasting sample preferred.

Lipoprotein EPG Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Fasting sample preferred.

Lipoprotein Lipase Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Fasting sample preferred.

Listeria Antibody Test no longer available.

Lithicarb Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Post dose sample preferred. Optimum collection is 11-13


dose.Lithium Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Post dose sample preferred. Optimum collection is 11-13


dose.Liver / Kidney Microsomal

Antibodies

Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Marker of auto-immune hepatitis.

Liver Biopsy-Iron Referred Specimens Tissue/Sterile container

Liver Function Test Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Livial (Urinary) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Long Acting Thyroid Stimulator Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Long Chain Fatty Acids Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Specimen is unstable and requires transportation on ice.

Collection is preferable at a Dorevitch centre.Low Density Lipoprotein Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold





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Low Molecular Weight Heparin Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue It is essential the type of heparin treatment is recorded on




LSM Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Dark

Green,

Lavender


LTT Biochemistry Blood/Fluoride oxalate tube x 7 Grey Patient to be fasting at least 8 - 10 hours and 50g (1.5

g/kg in children) oral lactose load. Collect blood glucose

at 0 (pre lactose load), 15, 30, 45, and 60 minutes. Please

note: Dorevitch Pathology do not perform hydrogen

breath tests for lactose or fructose intolerance.

Luetic Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Lung Function Test Nursing By appointment at specialised collection rooms only.

Lupus Antibody Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Lupus Anticardiolipin Antibody Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Lupus Anticoagulant Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube x 3 Full tube collection.Specimen is unstable and requires


Dorevitch centre.Lupus Erythematosus (Screening) Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Lupus inhibitors Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube x 3 Full tube collection.Specimen is unstable and requires


Dorevitch centre.Luteinizing Hormone (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Lyme Disease (Borrelia Serology) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Antibody to Borrelia burgdorferi.

Lymph Node Biopsy Histology Tissue/Sterile container

Lymphocyte And Phagocyte Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Dark

Green,

Lavender






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Lymphocyte Flow Cytometry Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Dark

Green,

Lavender


Lymphocyte Markers Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Dark

Green,

Lavender


Lymphocyte Studies Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Dark

Green,

Lavender


Lymphocyte Subsets Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Dark

Green,

Lavender


Lymphocyte Surface Markers Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Dark

Green,

Lavender


Lymphocyte Typing Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Dark

Green,

Lavender


Lymphogranuloma Venerum

Antibodies


Lymphoma Markers Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Dark

Green,

Lavender


Lymphoma Panel Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Dark

Green,

Lavender


Lysol Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Protect from light by foil wrapping.

Lysozyme (Serum) Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red

Lysozyme (Urine) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container

Lyssa Virus Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.M band quantitation Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Test for B-cell malignancy such as multiple myeloma.





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M2 Subtypes (AMA) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold AMA Subtype

Macro Prolactin Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Mag (Red Blood Cell) Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green

Mag (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Magnesium (Red Blood Cell) Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green

Magnesium (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Magnesium (Urine-24hr) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Malaria ICT Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Rapid test for circulating Antigen common to P.

falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale and P. malariae. Specific

Antigen to P. falciparum (highly sensitive).Malaria Investigation Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender If negative, repeat x 2 will be recommended to exclude

low grade infection. ICT test (card test) will also be

performed. Malaria serology is not available.

Malaria Serology Test no longer available.

Malaria Thick and Thin films Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender If negative, repeat x 2 will be recommended to exclude



Male Sex Hormone Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Sensitive total testosterone assay is used for males < 15

yrs.Manganese (Red Blood Cell) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy

Manganese (Serum) Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

Manganese (Urine-24hr) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative

Test for excessive exposure.





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Manganese (Whole Blood) Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

Mantoux Test Microbiology Intradermal injection volar aspect LEFT forearm. Read at

48-72 hours. Test only performed at selected Dorevitch

Pathology collection centres.Marijuana (Urine-Screen) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Urine is the preferred specimen for drug analysis. Chain of












Maternal Antibodies Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling










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Maternal Serum Screen Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Testing is performed at the Murdoch institute. Please









week). Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price

list. Patient payment consent required.

Mb (Blood) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy Please provide exposure details.

MBA 20 (Multiple Biochem

Analysis)

Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Collection for calcium is preferable without or minimal



form.MCH Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Component of Full Blood Examination.

MCHC Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Component of Full Blood Examination.

MCV Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Component of Full Blood Examination.

Mean Cell Volume Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Component of Full Blood Examination.

Measles Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Measles IgG / IgM Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Measles PCR Referred Specimens Swab/Dry swab Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.






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Meconium-Drug Screen Biochemistry Faeces/Faeces container Test for Neonates only.Urine is the preferred specimen for

drug analysis. Chain of custody documents must be

completed in all medico-legal cases. Confirmation of

patient identity (photo Id), direct observation of urine

collection, temperature sensor in the urine container and

tamper proof seals are required in some situations. Urine

specimens are first subjected to a series of immunoassays

to detect different groups of drugs (eg - benzodiazepines,

opiates). If one or more groups are positive, further

confirmatory testing can be done by gas chromatography

and mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Urine creatinine

concentration is measured to test for excessive dilution of

urine specimens.

Melanin (Urine-Screen) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Protect from light by foil wrapping.

Melanogen Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Protect from light by foil wrapping.

Melatonin Test no longer available.

Melioidosis (Burkholderia

Pseudomallei) Serology


Melleril Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Meningococcal PCR Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

Meningococcal Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Mercury (Blood) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy For occupational inorganic mercury exposure, spot urine

is the preferred sample. Mercury (Hair) Referred Specimens Hair/Sterile container Must collect at least 50 hairs with root intact from scalp.





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Mercury (Urine) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative

Please provide clinical, medication and lead exposure

details.

Mesothelioma (Mesomark) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Met Hb Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Investigation of intravascular haemolysis.

Metabolic Screen (Urine) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Test for inborn errors of amino acid metabolism. Spot

early morning urine collection required. Non-rebateable


consent required.Metadrenalines Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Metanephrines Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Metanephrines (Plasma) Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Specimen is unstable and requires transportation on ice.

Collection is preferable at a Dorevitch centre.Methadone (Urine-Screen) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Urine is the preferred specimen for drug analysis. Chain of












Methaemoglobin Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Investigation of intravascular haemolysis.





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Methane Breath Test This test is now available at Gastrolab. Please call 1300

624 771 for testing details.Methanol Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Full tube collection. Please provide exposure and

occupation details.Methicillin Resistant Staph. Screen Microbiology Swab in transport medium Screening for carrier status.

Methionine Peroxidase Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Specimen is unstable and requires transportation on ice.

Collection is preferable at a Dorevitch centre.Methotrexate Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Methoxychlor Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Please provide exposure details, including the names of




contact with must be listed. Methyl Bromide Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green

Methyl Histamine Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative




pineapple, avocado, red plums, egg plant & kiwi fruit.Low

histamine diet required 24 hours prior to and during test.

HISTAMINE SERUM test not available.

Methylene Blue (Urine-Screen) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Protect from light by foil wrapping.

Methylmalonic Acid (Blood) Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Methylmalonic Acid (Urine) Test no longer available.

Methylphenobarbitone Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Mg2+ (Red Blood Cell) Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green





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Mg2+ (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Mg2+ (Urine-24hr) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Microalbumin Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



collection.Microalbumin / Creatinine ratio Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Dr to specify timing of collection.

Microarray analysis Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

Microfilaria Antibody Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Microsomal Antibody (Thyroid) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Mid Stream Urine Micro & Culture Microbiology Urine/Sterile container

Mitochondrial Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Mn (Serum) Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

Mn (Whole Blood) Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

Modified RAST Assay Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Mogadon Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Molluscum contagiosum PCR Referred Specimens Swab/Dry swab Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Molybdenum (Blood) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy Please provide exposure details.

Monospot Haematology Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Serology may be helpful if Paul-


suggestive.Morbilli Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold





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Morphine (Urine-Screen) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Urine is the preferred specimen for drug analysis. Chain of












MPL Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

MPO Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

MRSA Screen Microbiology Swab in transport medium Screening for carrier status.

MSSU (Mid stream Specimen

Urine)

Microbiology Urine/Sterile container

MSU Micro & Culture Microbiology Urine/Sterile container

MTHFR Gene Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Criteria Applies. Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-


Mucopolysaccharide Screen Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Spot early morning urine collection required. Non-

rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list. Patient

payment consent required.M-Ulcerans PCR (Bairnsdale Ulcer) Referred Specimens Tissue/Sterile container

Multiple Biochemical Analysis Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Collection for calcium is preferable without or minimal



form.Mumps IgG / IgF Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold





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Mumps PCR Referred Specimens Swab/Dry swab Buccal swab or saliva suitable for testing. Non-rebateable


consent required.Mumps Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Murray Valley Encephalitis

Serology


Muscle Enzymes Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Muscular Dystrophy Genetic

Screen

Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

Musk Antibody Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Mycobacterium PCR Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Mycoplasma Culture Microbiology Urine/Sterile container, Swab in

transport mediumMycoplasma genitalium PCR Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container, Swab in

transport mediumMycoplasma pneumoniae IgG Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR Molecular Sputum/Sterile container,

Swab/Dry swabMycoplasma pneumoniae

Serology


Mycoplasma Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Myelin Associated Glycoproteins Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Myelin Oligodendrocyte

Antibodies (MOG)


Patient payment consent required.Myeloperoxidase Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Myoglobin (Serum) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Myoglobin (Urine-Screen) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Protect from light by foil wrapping. Inform patient test is

non medicare rebateable. Receive patient consent.





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Myotonic Dystrophy Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Mysoline Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Na (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Na (Urine-24hr) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Na (Urine-Random) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container

NAP Score Test no longer available.

NAR (Normalised Androgen Ratio) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube

Narcolepsy Genetic Screen Referred Specimens Blood/ACD tube Yellow Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only.

Nasal Swab (Eosinophils) Microbiology Swab in transport medium

Nasal swab (Influenza)-PCR Molecular Swab/Dry swab Influenza A and Influenza B.

Nasal Swab Micro & Culture Microbiology Swab in transport medium

Neisseria gonorrhoea-PCR Immunology Urine, Swab/Chlamydia






prior to the test.

Neonatal Bilirubin Biochemistry Blood/Paediatric SST tube Amber Please provide clinical details. Heel prick or venipuncture


Neoral (Cyclosporin) Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Note time & date of last dose.Collect sample within 10






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Neural Tube Defect Screen Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Testing is performed at the Murdoch institute. Please









week).Neuromyelitis Optica Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube

Neuronal Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Neurone Specific Enolase Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Neurontin Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Predose specimen.

Neurotensin Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Predose specimen.

Neutralising Antibodies to

Interferon B

Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Please record date and time of patient's last treatment.

Neutrophil Alkaline Phosphatase Test no longer available.

Neutrophil Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red

Neutrophil Count Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Component of Full Blood Examination.

Neutrophil Function This test must be booked with the Children's Hospital by

the referring Dr. Tuesday morning collections only. Ph:

9345 5725.





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N-Gonorrhoea PCR Immunology Urine, Swab/Chlamydia






prior to the test.

NH3 Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Specimen is unstable and requires transportation on ice.

Collection is preferable at a Dorevitch centre.Niacin (Vitamin B3) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Nickel (Urine) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Please provide details of exposure (clinical and

occupational). Nickel (Urine-24hr) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative

Please provide details of exposure (clinical and

occupational). A random collection is preferred.

Nicotine (Serum) Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red

Nicotine (Urine) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container #REF!

Nitrazepam Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


NK cells Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Dark

Green,

Lavender


NMDA Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Serum or CSF specimen acceptable.Non-rebateable test.


consent required.NMO Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Serum or CSF specimen acceptable.Non-rebateable test.


consent required.Nocardia Referred Specimens Pus/Gel Swab/Sterile Container Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.






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Noradrenaline (Plasma) Referred Specimens Not recommended due to instability. Preferred specimen




unstable and difficult to measure.Noradrenaline (Urine-24hr) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



and childhood neuroblastoma.Norclomipramine Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Nordiazepam Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Normalised Androgen Ratio Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Norovirus PCR Molecular Faeces/Faeces container

Nortab Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Nortriptyline Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Norwalk Virus PCR Molecular Faeces/Faeces container

NSE Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

NT Pro BNP Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.N-Teleopeptides Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Patient should fast overnight, empty bladder in the

morning then collect 2nd void urine specimen.Nucleosome Antibodies Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Serum or CSF specimen acceptable.

Nucleotidase Test no longer available.

Nuelin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Note time and date of last dose. Predose sampling is


should be collected 3 - 6 hours post dose.O3 (Serum) Test no longer available.





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Occult Blood Microbiology Faecal occult blood test kit Only require collection of one kit.

OCP (Ova, Cysts & Parasites) Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container Only 2 samples can be processed per 7 days.

Oestradiol (Sensitive /

Ultrasensitive)


Oestradiol (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Oestriol (Serum) Test no longer available.

Oestrogen (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Olanzapine Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red

Oligoclonal Bands In

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Referred Specimens Blood should also be provided for EPP to maximise

information obtainable from this test. Omega 3 Index Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Opiates (Urine -Screen) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Urine is the preferred specimen for drug analysis. Chain of












Organic Acids Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Test for inborn errors of amino acid metabolism. Spot

early morning urine collection required.Organochlorine Pesticides Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Please provide exposure details, including the names of




contact with must be listed.





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Organophosphate Insecticides Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Test for organophosphate or carbamate insecticide





exposure.Orgaran Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue It is essential the type of heparin treatment is recorded on




Osmo (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold If urine osmolality is also required, both specimens MUST

be collected at the same time.Osmo (Urine-Random) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container A random urine collection is required. If serum osmolality

is also requested, both specimens should be collected at

the same time.Osmolality (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold If urine osmolality is also required, both specimens MUST

be collected at the same time.Osmolality (Urine-Random) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container A random urine collection is required. If serum osmolality

is also requested, both specimens should be collected at

the same time.Osmotic fragility Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only.

Osteocalcin Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.



at a Dorevitch centre.Ova, Cysts & Parasites Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container Only 2 samples can be processed per 7 days.

Ovarian Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Oxalate (Urine-24hr) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative







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Oxazepam Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Oxychlordane Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Please provide exposure details, including the names of




contact with must be listed. P1NP Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

P3NP (PIIINP) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

P4 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

PAI -1-Plasminogen activated

inhibitor

Referred Specimens Blood/Sodium citrate tube x 2 Specimen is unstable and requires transportation on ice.

Collection is preferable at a Dorevitch centre.Palmitic Acid Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green

Panadol (Blood) Biochemistry Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Panadol (Urine-Screen) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Urine is the preferred specimen for drug analysis. Chain of












p-ANCA Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold





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Pancreatic Antibody (Islet Cell) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Pancreatic Elastase (faeces) Biochemistry Faeces/Faeces container Transport frozen. Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-


Pancreatic Enzymes Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Pancreatic Polypeptide Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red

Pangamic Acid Test no longer available.

PAP (Prostatic Acid Phosphatase) Test no longer available.

Pap Smear Cytology Labelled fixed smear By appointment at specialised collection rooms only.

PAPPA Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Testing is performed at the Murdoch institute. Please




report during the 11-13 weeks (nuchal translucency) is





week).PAP-Thin prep Cytology ThinPrep collection vial Thinprep is performed as an adjunct to conventional PAP

screening.Paracetamol Biochemistry Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is






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Paracetamol (Urine-Screen) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Urine is the preferred specimen for drug analysis. Chain of












Paraneoblastic Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Paraprotein Electrophoresis Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Test for B-cell malignancy such as multiple myeloma.

Parasites Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container Only 2 samples can be processed per 7 days.

Parathion Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Test for organophosphate or carbamate insecticide





exposure.Parathyroid Hormone Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

Parathyroid Hormone (C Terminal) Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

Parathyroid Hormone (Intact

Molecule)

Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

Parechovirus PCR Molecular Swab/Dry swab

Parietal Cell Antibody Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Parkinson's Disease Genetic Screen Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender





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Paroxsymal Nocturnal

Haemoglobinuria Screen

Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Dark

Green,

Lavender


Parvovirus B19 Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Slapped Cheek Syndrome.IgG antibodies are used to


indicates a recent or current infection.Parvovirus PCR Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Parvovirus Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Slapped Cheek Syndrome.IgG antibodies are used to


indicates a recent or current infection.Paul Bunnell (IM / PB) Haematology Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Serology may be helpful if Paul-


suggestive.Pb (Blood) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy Please provide clinical, medication and lead exposure

details. Whole blood is considered the best indicator of

inorganic lead exposure.Pb (Urine-24hr) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative

A urine collection is only required for post chelation

patients.

PBG (Urine-Screen) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Protect from light by foil wrapping.

PCB (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.PCP (Pneumocystis carinii) Referred Specimens Sputum/Sterile container Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.PCV Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Component of Full Blood Examination.

Pemphigoid Antibody Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Pemphigus Antibody Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Pentagastrin Test Test no longer available.

PEP Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Test for B-cell malignancy such as multiple myeloma.





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Perhexaline Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time and date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Perhexaline Maleate Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time and date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Peritoneal Fluid Micro & Culture Microbiology Fluid/Sterile container

Pernicious Anaemia Screen Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Peroxidase Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Pertofran Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Pertussis Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Please indicate if testing immunity by vaccination or

exposure.Pertussis PCR Molecular Swab/Dry swab

Pertussis Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Please indicate if testing immunity by vaccination or

exposure.Pertussis Serology (Immunity) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Please indicate if testing immunity by vaccination or

exposure.Pesticides (Organochlorine) Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Please provide exposure details, including the names of




contact with must be listed. Pexid Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time and date of last dose. Predose sampling is


PFA 100 This test is not available at Dorevitch Pathology. Please

contact Box Hill Hospital (03) 9895 4905 for testing

details.PGx MH (Mental Health) Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.


www.gdpay.com.au or Ph: 1800 822 999





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PGx Multi Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.


www.gdpay.com.au or Ph: 1800 822 999PGx Pain Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.


www.gdpay.com.au or Ph: 1800 822 999Phagocyte Function Test no longer available.

Phenobarbitone Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Phenol (Serum / Blood) Test no longer available.

Phenol (Urine) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Phenols (Urine) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Please provide exposure and occupation details. Collect

random urine immediately after the work shift or

exposure. Inform patient test is non medicare rebtateable.

Receive patient consent Phenothiazines (Serum) Test no longer available.

Phenothiazines (Urine-Screen) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Urine is the preferred specimen for drug analysis. Chain of
















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Phenotyping Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Phenytoin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Philadelphia Chromosomes Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy

Phos (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Phos (Urine-24hr) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Phos (Urine-Random) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container

Phosphate (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Phosphate (Urine-24hr) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Phosphate (Urine-Random) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container

Phospholipase A2 Antibodies

(PLA2R)


Phospholipid Antibodies Haematology Blood/SST tube, Sodium citrate

tube x 2

Gold, Light

Blue



Dorevitch centre.Phosphorus (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Phosphorus (Urine-24hr) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Phosphorus (Urine-Spot) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container

Phylloquinone Test no longer available.

Phytanic Acid Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4mL tube/Lith Hep

(no gel)







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Phytate Test no longer available.

Picloram Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Please provide specific details of particular herbicide





PIEP Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Test for B-cell malignancy such as multiple myeloma.

PIEP Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Test for B-cell malignancy such as multiple myeloma.

Pigment Screen (Urine) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Protect from light by foil wrapping.

Pituitary Antibodies Test no longer available.

PKU Referred Specimens Blood spot/Guthrie card HEEL PRICK SAMPLE REQUIRED. Please note: Card must


envelope.Plasma Homocystine Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Fasting sample preferred.

Plasma Metanephrine Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Specimen is unstable and requires transportation on ice.

Collection is preferable at a Dorevitch centre.Plasminogen Referred Specimens Blood/Sodium citrate tube Full tube collection. Patient must rest for 15 minutes prior

to collection. Collect without a tourniquet.Specimen is

unstable and requires transportation on ice. Collection is

preferable at a Dorevitch centre.

Platelet Aggregation Test Haematology Specimens must reach laboratory within 2 hours of

collection. Please contact Haematology (03) 9244 0481 for

booking and instructions. QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE

COMPLETEDPlatelet Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube, EDTA

10mL tube

Red,

LavenderPlatelet Antibodies & Platelet

Genotyping

Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube, EDTA

10mL x 2, ACD tube x 2

Red,

Lavender,

YellowPlatelet Associated Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube, EDTA

10mL tube

Red,

LavenderPlatelet count Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Component of Full Blood Examination.





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Platelet factor 3 This test is not available at Dorevitch Pathology. Please

contact Box Hill Hospital (03) 9895 4905 for testing

details.Platelet Function Test Haematology Specimens must reach laboratory within 2 hours of

collection. Please contact Haematology (03) 9244 0481 for

booking and instructions.Platinum Test no longer available.

Pleural Fluid Micro & Culture Microbiology Fluid/Sterile container

PLP Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Specimen is unstable and requires light protection and


Dorevitch centre.PML – RAR Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Collect specimen Mon - Wed only.

PMT 22 Gene Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

Pneumococcal Antibody Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Used as a non specific immune function test and for

assessing response to vaccine. No value in diagnosis of

pneumococcal infection.Pneumococcal PCR

Pneumococcal Urine Antigen Microbiology Urine/Sterile container

Pneumocystis carinii Referred Specimens Sputum/Sterile container Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Pneumocystis jiroveccii Referred Specimens Sputum/Sterile container Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.PNH Screen Haematology Blood/Lith Hep, EDTA 4mL Dark

Green,

Lavender


PO (Potassium) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Component of serum electrolytes. Please note: Blood



PO4 (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

PO4 (Urine-24hr) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative







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PO4 (Urine-Spot) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container

Polio Serology Please note: Testing not performed unless suspected

infection. Contact VIDRL: (03) 9342 2607.Polychlorinated Biphenyls Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon

(PAHs)


Patient payment consent required.Polyomavirus Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Urine, serum or CSF sepcimens accepted.Non-rebateable


consent required.Porphobilinogen (Urine) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Protect from light by foil wrapping.

Porphobilinogen Deaminase Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Protect from light by foil wrapping.

Porphyrins (Faeces) Referred Specimens Faeces/Faeces container Protect from light by foil wrapping. Transport frozen.

Porphyrins (Plasma) Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Protect from light by foil wrapping.

Porphyrins (Red Cell) Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Protect from light by foil wrapping.

Porphyrins (Urine) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Protect from light by foil wrapping. Spot specimen ONLY

acceptable.Posaconazole Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Post Prandial Glucose Biochemistry Blood/Fluoride oxalate tube Grey

Potassium (Red Cell) Test no longer available.

Potassium (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Component of serum electrolytes. Please note: Blood



Potassium (Urine-24hr) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



PRA (Ambulatory) Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Specimen ideally collected between 8am &

10am.Requires a dedicated EDTA tube.





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PRA (Recumbent) Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Specimen ideally collected between 8am &

10am.Requires a dedicated EDTA tube.Prader-Willi Syndrome Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Pre Albumin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Pregnancy Test (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Pregnancy Test (Urine) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container

Pregnancy Test-Quantitative Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Pregnanediol-3-glucuronide

(Urine)

Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Pregnanetriol Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Pregnenolone Test no longer available.

Primidone Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


PRL (Prolactin) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Patient should rest 15 minutes before blood collection.

PRO Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue

Procalcitonin Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Procoagulant Screen Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube, EDTA 4mL

tube, Sodium citrate x 3



Dorevitch centre.Prog Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Progesterone Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Proinsulin Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Prolactin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Patient should rest 15 minutes before blood collection.

Prolactin x 3 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Patient should rest 15 minutes before blood collection.





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Prolactin (Serial Studies) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Patient should rest 15 minutes before blood collection.

Propanolol Test no longer available.

Prostaglandins Test no longer available.

Prostatic Acid Phosphatase Test no longer available.

Prostatic Specific Antigen Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Measurement of Free Complexed and Total PSA may be

useful in men with borderline PSA elevations. They are

not usually indicated if PSA is < 2 or > 20.Protein (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Protein (Urine) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Protein / Creatinine Ratio Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Spot urine unless otherwise indicated.

Protein C Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue Full tube collection.Specimen is unstable and requires


Dorevitch centre.Protein Electrophoresis (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Test for B-cell malignancy such as multiple myeloma.

Protein Electrophoresis (Urine) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container An early morning collection is preferred.

Protein S Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue Full tube collection.Specimen is unstable and requires


Dorevitch centre.Prothiaden Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Prothrombin 20210A Gene

Mutation

Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Criteria Applies. Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-


Prothrombin Fragments 1 + 2 Referred Specimens Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.



at a Dorevitch centre.Prothrombin Gene Mutation Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Criteria Applies. Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-






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Prothrombin ratio Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue Full tube collection.

Prothrombin Time Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue Must be full tube collection.

Prothrombotic Screen Haematology Blood/SST tube, EDTA 4mL


Dark Blue,

GoldProzac Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


PSA Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Measurement of Free Complexed and Total PSA may be

useful in men with borderline PSA elevations. They are

not usually indicated if PSA is < 2 or > 20.PSA Free Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Pseudocholinesterase Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Test CHOLINESTERASE, SERUM for exposure and










Pseudomembranous Colitis Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container Sterile container required. Can share specimen with




culture should also be submitted.Psittacosis Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Atypical pneumonia. Chlamydia serology detects antibody

to a group Antigen.PT (Pregnancy test) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

PT (Prothrombin Time) Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Full tube collection.

PTH Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

PTH-rP (Para Thyroid Related

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PTT Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Full tube collection.

PTTK Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Full tube collection.

Purkinje Cell Antibody (Hu, Ri &

Yo)


Pyridoxal Phosphate Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Specimen is unstable and requires light protection and


Dorevitch centre.Pyridoxine Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Specimen is unstable and requires light protection and


Dorevitch centre.Pyrroles (Urine) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container x 2 Collect 1 sterile container and 1 container with additive.

Foil wrap & transport frozen. Contact the duty scientist

for instructions.SAFE billing form must be signed by the

patient before testing is performed.

Pyruvate Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green

Pyruvate Kinase Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green

q PCR for BCR-ABL Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only.

Q-Fever Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

QUAD Test Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Testing is performed at the Murdoch institute. Please









week).





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Quadruple Test Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Testing is performed at the Murdoch institute. Please









week).QuantiFeron (TB) Immunology Blood/TB gold collection tubes Do not centrifuge tubes after collection. Non-rebateable


consent required.Quantiferon Gold Test (TB) Immunology Blood/TB gold collection tubes Do not centrifuge tubes after collection. Non-rebateable


consent required.Quantitative G6PD Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

Quantitative HCG Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Quantitative HCG (Urine-24hr) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Quinalbarbitone Test no longer available.

Quinine Platelet Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

R.P.R. (Rapid Plasma Reagin) Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

RA Latex Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Rabies Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Radio Allergo Sorbent Test Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Random Glucose / Sugar Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold If centrifugation is not immediately possible, collect a

FLOX tube.RAST Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

RAST to Jumper Ant Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold





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RAST-Mixed Allergen Assay Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

RBG (Random Blood Glucose) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold If centrifugation is not immediately possible, collect a

FLOX tube.RBS (Random Blood Sugar) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold If centrifugation is not immediately possible, collect a

FLOX tube.RC EFF (Red Cell Essential Fatty

Acids)

Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only.Fasting sample

preferred.RCC (Red Cell Count) Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Component of Full Blood Examination.

RCF (Red Cell Folate) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube, EDTA 4mL

tube


Reagin Antibody Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Rectal Swab Microbiology Swab in transport medium

Red Cell Calcium Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green

Red Cell Cholinesterase Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Test for organophosphate or carbamate insecticide





exposure.Red Cell Co-Enzyme Q10 Dark Green Test no longer available.

Red Cell Copper Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy

Red Cell Count Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Component of Full Blood Examination.

Red Cell Fatty Acids Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only. Non-rebateable test.


consent required.Fasting sample preferred.Red Cell Ferritin Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Test no longer available.

Red Cell Folate Biochemistry Blood/SST tube, EDTA 4mL

tube


Red Cell Magnesium Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green





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Red Cell Manganese Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy

Red Cell Morphology (Part of URC) Microbiology Urine/Sterile container

Red Cell Porphyrins Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Protect from light by foil wrapping.

Red Cell Selenium Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy Please provide clinical, medication and exposure details.

Red Cell Sodium Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy

Red Cell Zinc Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy

Reducing Substances-Faeces Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container Transport frozen.

Reducing Sugars-Faeces Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container Transport frozen.

Remicade Serology Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Renal Stones Biochemistry Stones/Sterile container

Renal Test Group Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Please note: Blood specimens should never be placed in


likely increased.Renin (Ambulant) Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Specimen ideally collected between 8am &

10am.Requires a dedicated EDTA tube.Renin (Recumbent or Lying) Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Specimen ideally collected between 8am &

10am.Requires a dedicated EDTA tube.Renin / Aldosterone Ratio Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Gold,

Lavender

Specimen ideally collected between 8am &

10am.Requires a dedicated EDTA tube.Renin / Angiotensin Ratio Test no longer available.

Reproductive Genetic Carrier

Screen

Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

Respiratory Function Test Nursing By appointment at specialised collection rooms only.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

PCR

Molecular Swab/Dry swab

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Serology


Reticulin Antibodies Test no longer available.





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Reticulocyte Count Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

Retinol Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Fasting sample preferred.Protect from light by foil



Dorevitch centre.Reverse T3 Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.RF (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Rh Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Rh ABS Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Rh Antibodies Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Rh antibody titre Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.RH Latex Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold





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Rh phenotype Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Rhesus Antibodies Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Rheumatoid Factor (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

RhF (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Rickettsia (Dr Kemp) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Rickettsia PCR Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Rickettsia Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Travel history may be helpful.

Rickettsial Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Travel history may be helpful.

Risperidone Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is

preferred.Ristocetin Co Factor Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube x 2 Full tube collection.

Rivaroxiban Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue It is essential the type of heparin treatment is recorded on




Rivotril Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Ro / La Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold





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Rose Waaler (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Ross River Virus Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Assay for IgM and IgG.

Rotavirus Detection Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container Only 1 sample can be processed per 7 days.

RSV PCR Molecular Swab/Dry swab

RSV Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

RT3 Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Rubella PCR Referred Specimens Swab/Dry swab Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Rubella Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Assay for IgM and IgG in suspected case. Immunity

determined by IgG quantitation.Rubella Specific IgM Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Assay for IgM and IgG in suspected case. Immunity

determined by IgG quantitation.Salbutamol Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Salicylate Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Salivary Cortisol Biochemistry Saliva/Salivette tube

Salivary Duct Antibody (Sjogren's

Syndrome)


Salmonella Culture Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container Only 1 sample can be processed per 7 days.

Salmonella Typhi Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Serology useful for prevaccination only. For acute illness,

faecal cultures should be performed on 2 separate stools,

one week apart. Blood culture is optimal investigation for

typhoid.SBR Biochemistry Blood/Paediatric SST tube Amber Please provide clinical details. Heel prick or venipuncture


SBT (Skin Bleeding Time) Haematology Not routinely performed. Rarely required - Referring Dr to

discuss with haematologist before testing.Scabies Microbiology Skin scrapings/Sterile container





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Scarlet fever Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Schistosoma Serology (Bilharzia) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Schistosoma-Faeces Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container Only 2 samples can be processed per 7 days.

Schistosoma-Urine Microbiology Urine/Sterile container

SCL-70 Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Scleroderma Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

SCN1A Gene Test Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Se (Red Cell) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy Please provide clinical, medication and exposure details.

Se (Serum) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy Please provide clinical, medication and exposure details.

Sedimentation rate Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Black

Selenium Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy Please provide clinical, medication and exposure details.

Selenium (Red Cell) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy Please provide clinical, medication and exposure details.

Selenium (Serum) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy Please provide clinical, medication and exposure details.

Selenium (Urine) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative

Please provide exposure and occupation details.

Semen Analysis Microbiology Semen/Sterile container Instruction sheet provided for patient. Specimen must

reach laboratory within 3 hours of collection. Keep at

room temperature.Semen- Post Vasectomy Microbiology Semen/Sterile container

Semen-Infertility and reversal Microbiology Semen/Sterile container Instruction sheet provided for patient. Specimen must

reach laboratory within 3 hours of collection. Keep at

room temperature.Sensitive CRP Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Sensitive E2 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Sensitive Oestradiol Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold





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Sensitive Testosterone Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Sensitive total testosterone assay is used for males and

females < 15 yrs and females > 40 yrs.Serepax Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Seroquel Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green

Serotonin Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Tumour marker - carcinoid tumour.

Sertraline Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Red

Serum C-Telopeptide Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Serum Light Chains Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Serum Lysozyme Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red

Serum pH Biochemistry

Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

SGOT Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

SGPT Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding

Globulin)

Biochemistry Blood/SST tube

SHG (Sex Hormone Binding

Globulin)


Shingles Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Processed urgently for exposure in pregnancy.

Shingles-PCR Molecular Swab/Dry swab Herpes Simplex Virus I and II and Herpes Zoster tested

simultaneously.Sickle Cell Test Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube,

Blood/SST tube

Lavender

Silver Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Lavender





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Silvex Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Please provide specific details of particular herbicide





Simazine Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Please provide specific details of particular herbicide





Sinequan Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Sirolimus Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

Sjogren's Syndrome Test no longer available.

Skeletal Muscle Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Skin Antibody Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Skin bleeding time Haematology Not routinely performed. Rarely required - Referring Dr to

discuss with haematologist before testing.Skin Scrapings (Fungal Micro &

Culture)

Microbiology Skin scrapings/Sterile container

Slapped Cheek Syndrome Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Slapped Cheek Syndrome.IgG antibodies are used to


indicates a recent or current infection.SLE factor Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

SMA Carrier Test Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.SMC (Somatomedin C or IgF-1) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

SMN1 Gene Test Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.






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Smooth Muscle Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

SMRP (Soluble Mesothelin-Related

Peptide)


Snake Bite Venom Detection Swab, Urine/Sterile container This test is performed at the Frankston Laboratory (Melb

Metro), Hamilton Laboratory (Melb Regional) & Traralgon,

Warragul, Leongatha, Wonthaggi, Sale & Bairnsdale

Laboratories (Gippsland). The preferred sample is a swab

of the bite site however the swab should be moistened

with the diluent as supplied as part of the collection kit. If

this diluent is not available, then a spot urine sample is

the next preferred sample. If a urine sample is unavailable

then a blood sample may be taken (Lith Hep) although

erroneous test results may occur on blood samples.

Specimens of urine or blood should be taken before the

anti-venom is administered. Transport urgently to the

nearest testing laboratory.

SNP Microarray Analysis Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

Sodium (Red Cell) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy

Sodium (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Sodium (Urine-24hr) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Sodium (Urine-Random) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container

Soluble Liver Antigen Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Soluble Mesothelin-Related

Peptide (SMRP)


Soluble Transferrin Receptor Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Solvent Screen Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Please provide

exposure and occupation details.





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Somatomedin-C Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

SPEP Protein Electrophoresis Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Test for B-cell malignancy such as multiple myeloma.

Sperm Antibody Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Spermatozoa Antibody Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

SPIA Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

SPIEP Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Test for B-cell malignancy such as multiple myeloma.

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Screen Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 6mL tube x 2 Pink Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Spirometry Nursing By appointment at specialised collection rooms only.

Sputum Cytology Cytology Sputum/Sterile container Ensure adequate specimens are collected. Patient should

collected at most productive time of the day.Sputum Micro & Culture Microbiology Sputum/Sterile container Please indicate if special examinations are required (e.g.

Fungi, Nocardia, Legionella and Acid-Fast Bacilli).

Sputum-TB Culture (AFB Sputum) Microbiology Sputum/Sterile container x 3 Collect early morning specimens. Sputum in sterile

containers on 3 consecutive days.Squamous Cell Carcinoma Antigen Test no longer available.

SS-A, SS-B Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Staph Antibody Teichoic Acid

Antibodies


Staph Screening / Carriage Microbiology Swab in transport medium

STD Screen Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

STE (Sensitive Testosterone) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube

Sterility Control Microbiology

Steroid Profile-Androgen

Metabolites

Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Steroids This test is not available at Dorevitch Pathology. Please


prior to testing. Non-rebateable.





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STI Screen Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Stomach Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Stones-Renal Biochemistry Stones/Sterile container

Stools-Micro & Culture Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container Only 1 sample can be processed per 7 days.

Streptococcal Serology (ASOT) Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Streptococcal Urine Antigen Microbiology Urine/Sterile container

Striated Muscle Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Strongyloides Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Useful in suspected chronic disease.

Styrene Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green

Sucrose lysis test Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only.

Sugar (Glucose) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold If centrifugation is not immediately possible, collect a

FLOX tube.Sugar water test Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only.

Sulphonyl-Urea Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red

SurePath Cytology SurePath collection vial

Swab M&C-Urethra Microbiology Swab in transport medium

Swab M&C-Vaginal Microbiology Swab in transport medium

Swab M&C-Wound Microbiology Swab in transport medium

Swab Micro & Culture -Group B

Strep

Microbiology Swab in transport medium

Swab Micro & Culture-Anus / Anal Microbiology Swab in transport medium

Swab Micro & Culture-Cervix Microbiology Swab in transport medium

Swab Micro & Culture-Ear Microbiology Swab in transport medium

Swab Micro & Culture-Eye Microbiology Swab in transport medium

Swab Micro & Culture-

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Swab Micro & Culture-Nose Microbiology Swab in transport medium

Swab Micro & Culture-Penis Microbiology Swab in transport medium

Swab Micro & Culture-Pus

(Wound)


Swab Micro & Culture-Rectum Microbiology Swab in transport medium

Swab Micro & Culture-Throat Microbiology Swab in transport medium

Swab Micro & Culture-Urethra

(Female)


Swine Flu Serology Test no longer available.

Synacthen Stimulation Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Test performed by appointment in hospital based

collection centres.Synovial Fluid Biochemistry Microbiology Fluid/Sterile container

Synovial Fluid Crystals Microbiology Fluid/Sterile container

Synovial Fluid Micro & Culture Microbiology Fluid/Sterile container

Synthetic Cannabinoids Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container

Syphilis PCR Referred Specimens Swab/Dry swab

Syphilis Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

T and B cell markers Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Dark

Green,

Lavender


T and B cells Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Dark

Green,

Lavender


T Cell Count Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Dark

Green,

Lavender






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T21 Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Testing is performed at the Murdoch institute. Please









week).T3 Uptake Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold TSH is routinely performed. Free T4 will be measured in



the patient is taking. T3U Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold TSH is routinely performed. Free T4 will be measured in



the patient is taking. T4 / T8 ratio Haematology Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Dark

Green,

Lavender


Tacrolimus Biochemistry Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender





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TADS (Urine-Screen) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Urine is the preferred specimen for drug analysis. Chain of












Tay-Sachs Screening Test Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube, EDTA 10mL

tube

Gold,

Lavender

Mon - Wed collection only. Must reach lab before

12:00pm. Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable

price list. Patient payment consent required.Incurs non-

Medicare refundable fee. Please contact Sendaways (03)

9244 0341 for more details.TB Culture Microbiology Sputum, Urine, Tissue/Sterile

containerTB Quantiferon Gold Blood Test Immunology Blood/TB gold collection tubes Do not centrifuge tubes after collection.

TBG Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

TBIL Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

TCT Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue

Tegretol Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Teicoplanin (TCP) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Teleopeptides Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Patient should fast overnight, empty bladder in the

morning then collect 2nd void urine specimen.Terbutaline Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.






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Teril Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Termination of Pregnancy Testing Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.TES (Testosterone) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube

Testicular Tumour Marker Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Testosterone (Free / Unbound) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube

Testosterone (Sensitive /

Ultrasensitive)


Testosterone (Total) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube

Tetanus Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Tetrahydrocannabinol (Urine-

Screen)

Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Urine is the preferred specimen for drug analysis. Chain of
















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TFT Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE COMPLETED TSH is routinely

performed. Free T4 will be measured in addition to TSH in

certain patients. Please supply a comprehensive history

including exactly what medication the patient is taking.

Tg (Thyroglobulin) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Tg Antibodies (Thyroglobulin

Antibodies)


Thalassemia screen Haematology Blood/SST tube, EDTA 4mL

tube

Gold,

LavenderThallium Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

Thallium (urine) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile Containeruthuth Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.THC (Urine-Screen) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Urine is the preferred specimen for drug analysis. Chain of












Theo Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Note time and date of last dose. Predose sampling is


should be collected 3 - 6 hours post dose.Theodur Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Note time and date of last dose. Predose sampling is


should be collected 3 - 6 hours post dose.





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Theophylline (Theodur) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Note time and date of last dose. Predose sampling is


should be collected 3 - 6 hours post dose.Thiamine Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Specimen is unstable and requires light protection and


Dorevitch centre.Thick and thin films (Malaria) Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender If negative, repeat x 2 will be recommended to exclude



Thin Prep (Pap smear) Cytology ThinPrep collection vial Thinprep is performed as an adjunct to conventional PAP

screening.Thiocyanate (Blood) Test no longer available.

Thiocyanate (Urine) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Thiopurine metabolites Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only.

Threadworm Microbiology

Throat Swab Microbiology Swab in transport medium

Throat Swab (Influenza) Molecular Swab/Dry swab Influenza A and Influenza B.

Thrombin Clotting Time Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue

Thrombophilia Screen Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube, EDTA 4mL


Dark Blue,

Gold

Full tube collection. QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE

COMPLETEDSpecimen is unstable and requires


Dorevitch centre.Thyrogastric Auto Antibody Screen Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Thyroglobulin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Thyroglobulin Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Thyroid Antibodies Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold





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Thyroid Function Test Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE COMPLETED TSH is routinely

performed. Free T4 will be measured in addition to TSH in

certain patients. Please supply a comprehensive history

including exactly what medication the patient is taking.

Thyroid Peroxidase Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Thyroid Releasing Hormone Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold TSH is routinely performed. Free T4 will be measured in



the patient is taking. Thyroid Stimulating Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold TSH is routinely performed. Free T4 will be measured in



the patient is taking. Thyrotrophin Receptor Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Thyrotropin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold TSH is routinely performed. Free T4 will be measured in



the patient is taking. Thyroxine (Free) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold TSH is routinely performed. Free T4 will be measured in



the patient is taking. Thyroxine (Total) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Thyroxine Binding Globulin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

TIBC Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Includes Iron, Transferrin, TIBC, % saturation and Ferritin.

TIBC + Iron Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Includes Iron, Transferrin, TIBC, % saturation and Ferritin.

Tin Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender





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Tissue antigens Referred Specimens Blood/ACD tube x 2 Yellow Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Tissue compatibility Referred Specimens Blood/ACD tube x 2 Yellow Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Tissue Plasminogen Activator Referred Specimens Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue Full tube collection. Patient must rest for 15 minutes prior




Tissue Transglutaminase

Antibodies


Tissue Typing Referred Specimens Blood/ACD tube x 2 Yellow Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.TNI (Troponin I) Biochemistry Blood/Lith Hep with gel tube Light

Green


Tobramycin Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose.Please supply details of



daily, Pre and Post Tobramycin levels should be collected.

Tocotrienols Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Fasting sample preferred.Protect from light by foil



Dorevitch centre.Tofranil Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Toluene (Urine) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Random urine is preferred or collected at end of shift for

occupational exposure.Toluene Di Isocyanate Test no longer available.





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TOP (Termination of Pregnancy) Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Topamax / Topiramate Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


TORCH screen Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold TORCH includes Toxoplasma, Rubella, CMV, and Herpes

serology.Total Bilirubin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Total Haemolytic Complement

(Serum)

Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold The specimen must be centrifuged immediately after



Total IgE Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Total Iron Binding Capacity Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Includes Iron, Transferrin, TIBC, % saturation and Ferritin.

Total T4 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Total Testosterone Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Sensitive total testosterone assay is used for males and

females < 15 yrs and females > 40 yrs.Toxacara Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold





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Toxicology Screen Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Urine is the preferred specimen for drug analysis. Chain of












Toxoplasma PCR Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

Toxoplasmosis Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

TPA (Tissue Plasminogen

Activator)

Referred Specimens Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue Full tube collection. Patient must rest for 15 minutes prior




TPHA Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

TPHA (Treponema Pallidum

Haemagglutination)


TPMT (Metabolites) Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only.

TPMT (Thiopurine

Methyltransferase)

Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Test for genetically-determined sensitivity to potential for

toxic accumulation of certain drugs. TPO Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Transcobalamin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Transferrin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Component of Iron Studies.

Transferrin isoforms Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.






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Transferrin Receptor Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Transferrin Saturation Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Includes Iron, Transferrin, TIBC, % saturation and Ferritin.

Transglutaminase Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Transketolase (Red Blood Cell) Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Specimen is unstable and requires light protection and


Dorevitch centre.Transplantation Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/ACD tube x 2 Yellow Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Transthyretin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Treponema Pallidum Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Trichomonas Microbiology Swab in transport medium

Trichomonas PCR Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container, Swab in

transport mediumTrig Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Triglyceride Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Triiodothyronine (Free) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold TSH is routinely performed. Free T4 will be measured in



the patient is taking. Trimipramine Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Triple Test (Maternal Screen) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Testing is performed at the Murdoch institute. Please









week).





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Trisomy Test Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Testing is performed at the Murdoch institute. Please









week).Troponin I Biochemistry Blood/Lith Hep with gel tube Light

Green


Troponin T Biochemistry Blood/Lith Hep with gel tube Light

Green


Trypsin (Immunoreactive) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Testing for infants. Adults require Cystic Fibrosis testing.

Tryptase Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Collect 1-3 hours after reaction (anaphylaxis) or anytime if

suspected mastocytosis.Tryptic Activity (Faeces) Referred Specimens Blood/SST, Faeces/Faeces

container

Gold Transport frozen.

TSH Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold TSH is routinely performed. Free T4 will be measured in



the patient is taking. TSH & Free T4 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold TSH is routinely performed. Free T4 will be measured in



the patient is taking. TSH Receptor Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

TTR Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Typhoid Agglutination Test Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Serology useful for prevaccination only. For acute illness,



typhoid.





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Typhoid Culture Microbiology Blood Cultura Bottles

Typhus Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Travel history may be helpful.

Tyrosine (Serum) Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Test for inborn errors of amino acid metabolism.

Tyrosine (Urine-Screen) Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Test for inborn errors of amino acid metabolism. Spot

early morning urine collection required.U, E & C Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Please note: Blood specimens should never be placed in


likely increased.UA (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

UA (Urine-24 Hr) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



UA (Urine-Random) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container

UDS (Urine drug screen) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Urine is the preferred specimen for drug analysis. Chain of












UFC (Urine-24hr) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



random urine specimens are unsuitable.UGT1A1 Genotype Genomic Diagnostics Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Ultrasensitive E2 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold





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Ultrasensitive Testosterone Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Unconjugated Bilirubin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Urate (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Urate (Urine-24hr) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Urate (Urine-Random) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container

Urea (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Urea (Urine-24hr) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Urea (Urine-Random) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container

Urea Breath Test C14 Biochemistry Helicobacter test kit Teeth brushing is acceptable provided that the patient



Dorevitch Collectors.Ureaplasma Antibody Test no longer available.

Ureaplasma Culture Microbiology Urine/Sterile container, Swab in

transport mediumUreaplasma urealyticum PCR Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container, Swab in

transport mediumUric Acid (Serum) Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Uric Acid (Urine-24hr) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Uric Acid (Urine-Random) Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container

Urinary Amino Acids Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Random early morning urine collection required.Test for

inborn errors of amino acid metabolism. Urinary Androgens Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Urinary Bone Tumour Markers Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Patient should fast overnight, empty bladder in the

morning then collect 2nd void urine specimen.Urinary Chloride Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container





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Urinary Free Cortisol (Urine-24hr) Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



random urine specimens are unsuitable.Urinary Herbicide Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Please provide specific details of particular herbicide




patient and receive consent.

Urinary Legionella Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Not suitable for routine diagnosis - only useful in

screening cases.Urinary Lysozyme Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container

Urinary Steroid Profile Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Urine Acidification Test Test no longer available.

Urine Albumin / Creatine Ratio Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Dr to specify timing of collection.

Urine BHCG (Hydatidiform Mole) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Urine Chemistry Dipstick Microbiology Urine/Sterile container Semi-quantitative test.

Urine Chromium Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative

Spot urine specimen also acceptable.Please provide

clinical, medication and lead exposure details.

Urine Cytology Cytology Urine/Sterile container Collect the FIRST part, or all (not mid stream), of the

SECOND or later VOID of the day. Specimens should be

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Urine Drug Screen Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Urine is the preferred specimen for drug analysis. Chain of












Urine Free Light Chains Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container An early morning collection is preferred.

Urine Mercury Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Please provide details of exposure (clinical and

occupational). A random collection is preferred. Urine Micro & Culture (MSU) Microbiology Urine/Sterile container

Urine Microalbumin Biochemistry 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



collection.Urine Microalbumin / Creatinine

Ratio

Biochemistry Urine/Sterile container Dr to specify timing of collection.

Urine Pigment Screen Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Protect from light by foil wrapping.

Urine Pyrroles Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container x 2 Collect 1 sterile container and 1 container with additive.

Foil wrap & transport frozen. Contact the duty scientist

for instructions.SAFE billing form must be signed by the

patient before testing is performed.

Urobilinogen (Urine-Screen) Microbiology Urine/Sterile container Semi-quantitative test.

Uroporphyrin Quantitation Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative

Protect from light by foil wrapping.





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Uroporphyrinogen Decarboxylase

(Blood)

Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Protect from light by foil wrapping.

Uroporphyrinogen -Synthase

Assay

Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Protect from light by foil wrapping.

Vaginal Swab Microbiology Swab in transport medium

Valium Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Valproate Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Valproic Acid Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Note time & date of last dose. Predose sampling is


Vanadium-Urine Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container 24 hr specimen also acceptable.Exposure testing.

Vanco Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Note time & date of last dose.Please supply details of

dosing details and schedule. Collect PRE just prior to next

dose. PEAK LEVEL: Collect sample 30 minutes after the

end of infusion. Record time infusion completed on

request form also date and time of specimen collected.

Vancomycin Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Note time & date of last dose.Please supply details of

dosing details and schedule. Collect PRE just prior to next

dose. PEAK LEVEL: Collect sample 30 minutes after the

end of infusion. Record time infusion completed on

request form also date and time of specimen collected.

Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci

Screen

Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container Can be performed on a faeces specimen or rectal swab.

Varicella Zoster IgG / IgM Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Processed urgently for exposure in pregnancy.

Varicella Zoster PCR Molecular Swab/Dry swab Herpes Simplex Virus I and II and Herpes Zoster tested

simultaneously.Varicella Zoster Serology Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Processed urgently for exposure in pregnancy.





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Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4mL tube with

Aprotinin additive

Lavender Fasting sample preferred.This collection requires an EDTA

tube with an Aprotinin additive. Specimen is unstable and

requires light protection and transportation on ice.


Vasopressin Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube, EDTA 10mL

tube

Gold,

Lavender












Vasopressor Level Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube, EDTA 10mL

tube

Gold,

Lavender












Vault Smear Cytology Labelled fixed smear By appointment at specialised collection rooms only.

VDRL (RPR) Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold

Venesection Nursing

Very Long Chain Fatty Acid Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube Dark Green Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.






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VGKC Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.VIP Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4mL tube with

Aprotinin additive

Lavender Fasting sample preferred.This collection requires an EDTA

tube with an Aprotinin additive. Specimen is unstable and

requires light protection and transportation on ice.


Viscosity (Plasma) Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender

Vitamin A Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Fasting sample preferred.Protect from light by foil



Dorevitch centre.Vitamin B1 Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Specimen is unstable and requires light protection and


Dorevitch centre.Vitamin B12 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Vitamin B15 Test no longer available.

Vitamin B2 Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Specimen is unstable and requires light protection and


Dorevitch centre.Vitamin B3 Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



Vitamin B5 Test no longer available.

Vitamin B6 Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Specimen is unstable and requires light protection and


Dorevitch centre.Vitamin B9 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Vitamin C (Serum) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Protect from light by foil wrapping.Specimen is unstable

and requires immediate processing. Collection to be

performed at a Dorevitch centre.Vitamin D Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold

Vitamin D3 Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold





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Vitamin E Referred Specimens Blood/Plain plastic tube Red Fasting sample preferred.Protect from light by foil



Dorevitch centre.Vitamin H Test no longer available.

Vitamin K Test no longer available.

VLDL-C Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Fasting sample preferred.

VMA (Urine-24hr) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservative



and childhood neuroblastoma.Voltage Gated Calcium Channel

Antibody (VGCC)

Referred Specimens CSF/Blood/Sterile

Container/SST


Patient payment consent required.Voltage Gated Potassium Channel

Antibody (VGKC)

Referred Specimens CSF/Blood/Sterile

Container/SST


Patient payment consent required.Von Willebrand Assay Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube x 2 Full tube collection.

Von Willebrand Factor Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube x 2 Full tube collection.

Von Willebrand Multimer assay Referred Specimens Blood/Sodium citrate tube x 3 Full tube collection.Document bleeding / bruising history

of patient and any significant family history.Voriconazole Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender

VRE Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container Can be performed on a faeces specimen or rectal swab.


Patient payment consent required.VWM Referred Specimens Blood/Sodium citrate tube x 3 Full tube collection.Document bleeding / bruising history

of patient and any significant family history.VZV (Varicella Zoster) Antibodies Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Processed urgently for exposure in pregnancy.

VZV (Varicella Zoster) IgG / IgM Immunology Blood/SST tube Gold Processed urgently for exposure in pregnancy.

VZV (Varicella Zoster) PCR Molecular Swab/Dry swab Herpes Simplex Virus I and II and Herpes Zoster tested

simultaneously.Wasserman Reaction (WR) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold





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WCC (White Cell Count) Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Component of Full Blood Examination.

Weil-Felix Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Travel history may be helpful.

White Cell Count Haematology Blood/EDTA 4mL tube Lavender Component of Full Blood Examination.

White Cell Enzyme Tests Referred Specimens Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Collect specimen Mon - Thurs only.

Whooping Cough PCR Molecular Swab/Dry swab

Whooping Cough Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Please indicate if testing immunity by vaccination or

exposure.Widal Test (Salmonella) Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Serology useful for prevaccination only. For acute illness,



typhoid.Wilson's Disease - ATP 7B Referred Specimens Blood/10mL EDTA tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Wound Swab Micro & Culture Microbiology Swab in transport medium

Xa Haematology Blood/Sodium citrate tube Light Blue It is essential the type of heparin treatment is recorded on




Xanthochromia CSF Referred Specimens Performed ideally on the 4th tube; 3rd tube is also

suitable. Specimen to be foil wrapped immediately after

collection. X-Match Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Xylenes Referred Specimens Urine/Sterile container Please provide exposure and occupation details.

Xylose Absorption Test Referred Specimens Patient is to attend Monash Health for testing.





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Yellow Fever Antibody Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold Note all requests for yellow fever serology must be

notified to the relevant health authorities.Yersinia Enterocoliticia-Culture Microbiology Faeces/Faeces container Only 1 sample can be processed per 7 days.

Yo Antibodies Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Zap 70 Referred Specimens Blood/Lith Hep tube, EDTA

4mL tube

Lavender,

Dark Green

Collect specimen Mon - Fri only.

Zarontin Test no longer available.

Zika PCR Molecular Blood/EDTA 10mL tube Lavender Non-rebateable test. Refer to non-rebateable price list.

Patient payment consent required.Zika Serology Referred Specimens Blood/SST tube Gold

Zinc Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy

Zinc (Plasma) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy

Zinc (Red Blood Cell) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy

Zinc (Urine-24hr) Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine


preservativeIEP Biochemistry Blood/SST tube Gold Test for B-cell malignancy such as multiple myeloma.

IDC (Indirect Coomb's test) Blood Bank Blood/EDTA 6mL tube Pink Please note: NPAAC guidelines stipulate labelling





on the request form.Apolipoprotein B1 Test no longer available.

Zn (Serum) Referred Specimens Blood/Trace element tube Navy

ZnT8 (Zinc Transporter 8 Receptor

Antibodies







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COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS - Dorevitch · Referred Specimens 24hr urine collection/Urine collection bottle with acid preservative Acid preservative. Please note start date / time and