| Test | Specimen Requirements |
| Abscess Swab Micro & culture includes gram stain and culture for Aerobic & Anaerobic organisms | Swab collected into gel transport medium |
| Acetylcholinesterase Receptor Ab* | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| Acetylsalicylic Acid (aspirin)* | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| Activated Protein C Resistance Factor V Leiden | 2 x 4 mL SODIUM CITRATE (blue). Double spin, separate plasma and freeze |
| Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (A.C.T.H) | 2 x 4 mL EDTA (purple) |
| Adenovirus antibodies* | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| A.F.B ZN stain & culture for TB (price is for each specimen) Zn stain only Mycobacterium culture identification Mycobacterium sensitivity (first line drugs) Streptomycin Ethamtutol Rifampicin Isoniazid | collect fresh sputum or early morning urine, on three (3) consecutive days, OR pleural fluid, CSF, swabs, etc. As above Performed from culture Performed from culture |
| AFP (Alpha Feto Protein) | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| AIDS (HIV) Confirmation HIV I/II Antibodies WESTERN BLOT METHOD | Fresh sample, single request. 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| AIDS Screen (HIV I/II Ag/Ab) | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| Albumin Serum | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| Alcohol Blood | 4 mL FLUORIDE OXALATE (grey) |
| Aldosterone* Serum | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase) | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| Alkaline Phosphatase Isoenzymes* (Fractionation) | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow), separate serum and freeze |
| Alkaline Phosphatase Stain | 4 mL EDTA (purple) / Bone |
| Allergy Testing (RAST) Single Allergen* Total IgE | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| Mixed Allergens* Example: | For more information regarding the availability of other mixes, please call the Biochemistry department |
| Dust / Mite mix consisting of:* House Dust (Greer), Derm. Pteronyssinus, Derm. Farinae and Cockroach | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| Mould Mix consisting of:* Penicillium notatum, Cladosporum herbarum, Aspergillus fumigatus and Alternaria tenuis | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| Animal Mix consisting of:* Cat dander, Horse dander, dog dander and Derm. Pteronyssinus | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| Staple Food Mix consisting of:* Egg White, Milk, Rice, Wheat, Peanut and Soya Bean | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| Seafood Mix consisting of:* Cod Fish, Shrimp, Blue Mussel, Tuna and Salmon | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| Nut Mix consisting of:* Peanut, Hazel Nut, Brazil Nut, Almond and Coconut | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| Cereal Mix consisting of:* Wheat, Rice, Sesame seed, Buckwheat and Soybean | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| Alpha-1-Antitrypsin | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) (SGPT) | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| Aluminium* | 10 mL specially prepared tube, separate plasma into special 5 mL tube (refer to Specimen Reception) |
| Amino Acid Chromatography* Plasma Urine | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow), separate plasma and freeze 50 mL Random urine, freeze aliquots |
| Aminophylline (Theophylline) | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| Amiodarone (Cordarone X)* | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| Amitryptyline (Tryptanol)* | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| Amphetamines (Drug Screen) | 50 mL Random Urine |
| Amphetamines confirmation* | 50 mL Random Urine |
| Amylase Serum Urine | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) 24 hr urine collection with no additive |
| ANCA Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic Ab | 5-10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| Androstenedione* | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| ANF (Anti Nuclear Factor) | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| Angiotensin Converting Enzyme* | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| Antibody Identification | 10 mL Plain (red) |
| Antibody Screen, Group & Rh (D) | 10 mL Plain (red) |
| Antibody Screen only | 10 mL Plain (red) |
| Anti-Diuretic Hormone (ADH)* | 2 x 4ml ETDA (purple) |
| Anti-Thrombin III | 2 x 4 mL SODIUM CITRATE (blue). Double spin, separate plasma and freeze |
| Apolipoprotein A | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| Apolipoprotein B | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| A.P.T.T. / P.T.T.K. Heparin monitoring | 4 mL SODIUM CITRATE (blue). |
| Arsenic* Blood Urine | 10 mL LITHIUM HEPARIN (green) 24 hr urine collection in acid washed bottle or random urine. |
| Ascitic Fluid Chemistry | Fluid collected aseptically into sterile container |
| Aspirate Micro & culture includes cell count, gram stain and culture for aerobic and anaerobic organisms | Fluid collected aseptically into sterile container |
| ASOT (anti streptolysin titre) | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| Aspergillus antibody* Serology / precipitins | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| AST (Aspartate Amino Transferase) | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| Aspirin (salicylate)* | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) |
| Aventyl (Nortriptyline)* | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow).Sample time: pre-dose |